Postdoctoral Scholar - Experimental Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Department of Physics at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking to fill a postdoc position in the areas of superconducting hybrid devices involving superconductors with graphene and topological thin film materials. The successful candidate will lead in thin film synthesis, device fabrication, and transport measurement of devices involving superconductors interfaced with graphene, topological materials and other 2D systems. The project requires fabrication of superconducting thin films using a HPCVD process, nanofabrication, and low temperature and high magnetic field measurements. The ideal candidate should have very good knowledge and experience in the areas of topological superconductivity, quantum materials, and superconducting devices. Technical experience in the areas of epitaxial growth of thin films using CVD and related technique is preferred. Other knowledge of pulsed-laser deposition, sputtering deposition, photo- and electron beam lithography, and transport and superconductivity measurements at low temperatures are also appreciated.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, materials or device physics
• Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter, CV, and statement of research interests
• Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to [email protected] indicating the appropriate job number in the subject line

Nice To Haves

• Very good knowledge and experience in the areas of topological superconductivity, quantum materials, and superconducting devices
• Technical experience in the areas of epitaxial growth of thin films using CVD and related technique
• Knowledge of pulsed-laser deposition, sputtering deposition, photo- and electron beam lithography, and transport and superconductivity measurements at low temperatures

Responsibilities

• Thin film synthesis
• Device fabrication
• Transport measurement of devices involving superconductors interfaced with graphene, topological materials and other 2D systems
• Fabrication of superconducting thin films using a HPCVD process
• Nanofabrication
• Low temperature and high magnetic field measurements

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

What This Job Offers

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