"Postdoctoral Research Scholar"

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Physics

Type: Full-Time

Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities. Visit us at https://jobs.hr.ncsu.edu/.

Position Number: 00111194

Essential Job Duties: Dr. Ruijuan Xu's group in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University is seeking a hands-on experimentalist to synthesize and process complex oxide thin films and membranes and understand the complex interplay of degrees of freedom in such materials.

The postdoctoral Research Scholar's essential job duties will include:

• Oxide thin-film and heterostructure synthesis and characterization, device fabrication and measurement
• Analysis of scientific data
• Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences, symposia, or review meetings
• Prepare oral and written progress reports
• Assist writing research proposals

Departmental Required Skills: NA

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: * Ph.D. in physics, materials sciences, chemistry, or related fields. * Experience in the study of complex oxide thin films and membranes, preferably in thin-film synthesis (e.g., PLD) and thin-film characterization. * Demonstrated effective written and verbal communications skills. * Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse group. * Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment. * Willingness to learn and bridge knowledge/experience gaps.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications: N/A

Department: 140801 - Materials Science &Engineering

Location: Raleigh, NC

Apply Now