Postdoctoral Scholar - Physics

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

Penn State University’s Terrones Lab in the Department of Physics seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance Raman and Photoluminescence spectroscopy studies of graphene, boron nitride, and transition metal dichalcogenides.

The successful candidate will synthesize and spectroscopically characterize 2D materials, work at cryogenic and high-temperature conditions, and contribute to publishable results while collaborating with the lab team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics required.
• Experience with experimental condensed matter physics preferred.
• Strong spectroscopy background in Raman and photoluminescence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Raman and photoluminescence spectroscopy experiments on graphene, boron nitride, and transition metal dichalcogenides.
• Synthesize and spectroscopically characterize two-dimensional materials across cryogenic and high-temperature environments.
• Collaborate with Terrones Lab to advance research objectives and prepare findings for publication.

Skills

Raman spectroscopy

Photoluminescence spectroscopy

Condensed matter physics

Two-dimensional materials

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Raman spectroscopy instrumentation

Photoluminescence spectroscopy setup

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Postdoctoral Scholar - Condensed Matter Experiment - Terrones Lab

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill one Postdoctoral Researcher position in the area of Raman and Photoluminescence spectroscopy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of two-dimensional materials that include graphene, borono notride and transition metal dichalcogenides. Vast expertise is needed in Resonant Raman spectroscopy and Photoluminescence spectroscopy at high and low temperatures.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Physics, and the ideal candidate should have experience with experimental condensed matter physics. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV and statement of research interests. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

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BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

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