Postdoctoral Researcher - Department of Physics & Astronomy

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University (WVU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher. Under the leadership of Earl Scime, the incumbent in this position will conduct research in the field of Experimental Plasma Physics. This is a full-time, 9-month, benefits-eligible position.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Physics is required.
• Strong experimental background and/or experience with low temperature plasma sources, plasma diagnostics, lasers, vacuum systems, and spectroscopy.
• Working knowledge of plasma sources, plasma diagnostics, lasers, and spectroscopy.
• Ability to travel for work, correspond with others, etc.
• Skill in using critical thinking by logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Skilled in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Skilled to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as demonstrated by journal publications and presentations at technical meetings.
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Ability to write technical reports, procedures, papers, presentations and to communicate results and scientific information to clients, sponsors and members of the scientific community.
• Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
• Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload.
• Ability to work independently to complete assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform experimental plasma physics research.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students in research.
• Disseminate results of research.
• Write publications based on the project results.
• Present the results of research/studies at international professional meetings, technical conferences, and research group meetings.
• Publish the results of research/studies in academic-quality, archival journals.
• Oversight of research group equipment and software maintenance.

Benefits

• benefits-eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree