"Post-Doctoral Associate - Superconductivity Research (Kamenev)"

Job Details

About the Job

Research: The research will focus on developing a quantitative and predictive understanding of the mechanisms and phenomena underlying unconventional superconductivity.

Job duties: 70%: Research; 10% Supervision of graduate students and/or undergraduates participating in relevant research; 10% Communicating research to the broader community by writing papers, submitting them for publication in peer-reviewed journals, giving presentations at universities and laboratories, and presenting results at domestic and international conferences; 10%: Other duties of a similar scope as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Physics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with superconductivity research.

About the Department

School of Physics and Astronomy: https://cse.umn.edu/physics

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $61,008 to $65,000, depending on education/qualifications/experience. Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. Benefits include competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off, continuous learning opportunities, medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, University HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, employee wellbeing program, financial counseling services, and Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter, resume, and list of references with contact information. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

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About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).