Research Assistant

Fordham University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University is seeking a Research Assistant to support experimental and computational projects in topological metamaterials. This position requires a thorough understanding of physics and advanced skills in relevant technologies. Candidates will collaborate with a research team and contribute to academic publications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans and life insurance

Tuition remission and generous time off

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and commitment to Jesuit Education goals.
• Experience in computational analysis of systems.

Responsibilities

• Achieves precise milestones on research projects.
• Writes drafts and submits collaborative scientific papers.
• Supervises high school and undergraduate students.

Skills

Advanced experience in Comsol acoustic and topological metamaterials

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Physics or related area

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About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Research Assistant

Position Number PN1145

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Physics

Campus Rose Hill

Work Arrangement Onsite

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

A research position in experimental and computational topological metamaterials is available in the group of Dr. Camelia Prodan (Physics, Fordham University Rose Hill campus) supported by NSF

funds.

Essential Functions

Achieves precise milestones on research projects assigned by the supervisor.

Writes first draft and submits collaborative scientific papers on a regular basis.

Participates in group meetings and works collaboratively with the members engaged in the project.

Develops and performs experimental and computational analysis of systems assigned by the supervisor.

Supervises high school and undergraduate students.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s of Science in Physics or related area.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Advanced experience in Comsol acoustic and topological metamaterials.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary $45,000

Maximum Starting Salary $45,000

Qualifications

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A874P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 06/10/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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