Visiting Research Fellow: CISS & Spintronics Research

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time Visiting Research Assistant Professor to lead cutting-edge CISS research. You will work with Professor Haitao Liu to investigate how molecular chirality governs spin-dependent transport at surfaces and interfaces.

You will design experiments, mentor students, publish results, and contribute to grant proposals, advancing spintronics and enantioselective electrochemistry in multidisciplinary settings.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research experience relevant to CISS or spin-dependent phenomena, evidenced by a strong publication record.
• Hands-on expertise with one or more relevant experimental platforms (electrochemistry, surface characterization, magnetotransport, spin-sensitive measurements).
• Ability to work independently, design rigorous experiments, and communicate results effectively in writing and in presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and interpret experiments probing spin-polarized transport through chiral systems and surfaces.
• Develop and apply surface- and interface-sensitive measurements relevant to CISS (e.g., magnetoresistance, electrochemistry, spectroscopic methods).
• Prepare and characterize chiral assemblies and substrates and contribute to publications and conference presentations.
• Contribute to grant proposals and reports to sponsors; mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Skills

Hands-on experimental experience

Strong publication record

Effective communication

Experimental design

Independent work

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science

Tools

Electrochemistry

Surface characterization

Magnetotransport

Spin-sensitive measurements

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time Visiting Research Assistant Professor to lead cutting-edge CISS research. You will work with Professor Haitao Liu to investigate how molecular chirality governs spin-dependent transport at surfaces and interfaces.

You will design experiments, mentor students, publish results, and contribute to grant proposals, advancing spintronics and enantioselective electrochemistry in multidisciplinary settings.