"Postdoctoral Research Associate I-Wyant College of Optical Sciences"

Postdoctoral Research Associate I-Wyant College of Optical Sciences

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Physics

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req24657

Department: James C Wyant Coll Optical Sci

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Seyler Lab at the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, is seeking a highly qualified and motivated post-doctoral research associate to work on a project involving ultrafast optical experiments on two-dimensional quantum magnetic devices. The candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Kyle Seyler along with a team of graduate and undergraduate students to fabricate/characterize complex nanomagnetic heterostructures and explore novel light-induced phenomena using ultrafast spectroscopy and imaging techniques.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage in experimental research focused on ultrafast phenomena in two-dimensional quantum magnetic devices.
• Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research findings at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Assist in supervising and mentoring students.
• Additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or a related discipline upon hire.
• A strong background in experimental solid-state physics.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong background in experimental nanomaterials physics, spintronics, quantum magnetism, and/or ultrafast optics.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience.

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

HR-OPSC@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

In addition to a cover letter and curriculum vitae, please include the following with your application materials:

• Statement of research interests (1-2 pages highlighting past and present research as well as future research vision)
• Contact information for three professional references

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