Quantum Spintronics Postdoc: NEGF/DFT & Device Engineering

University of Southern California; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California invites applications for a postdoctoral program role focused on quantum transport modeling and experimental validation.

The successful candidate will perform NEGF/DFT calculations, conduct e-beam lithography, thin-film deposition, and integration of heterogeneous material stacks, while contributing to publications and patents within a DARPA program. Initial appointment is 18 months, renewable up to 36 months, with access to USC-ISI facilities.

Qualifications

• PhD awarded or imminent in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated competence in both a computational technique (NEGF, DFT, micromagnetics, atomistic spin dynamics, or equivalent) and an experimental technique (device fabrication, transport, FMR, magneto-optics, or thin-film characterization).
• Strong publication record.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead validation experiments at the major program decision gates, co-author theory and experimental publications, and contribute to the patent portfolio.

Skills

NEGF

DFT

micromagnetics

atomistic spin dynamics

Education

PhD in Physics/EE/Materials Science

Tools

VASP

Quantum ESPRESSO

Vampire

OOMMF

MuMax3

MATLAB

Python

Job description

University of Southern California invites applications for a postdoctoral program role focused on quantum transport modeling and experimental validation.

The successful candidate will perform NEGF/DFT calculations, conduct e-beam lithography, thin-film deposition, and integration of heterogeneous material stacks, while contributing to publications and patents within a DARPA program. Initial appointment is 18 months, renewable up to 36 months, with access to USC-ISI facilities.