Postdoctoral Scholar, Physics

Michigan Technological University • Houghton, MI

5d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar for our Physics department. They will lead and support chamber experiments, operate a range of instrumentation, and work closely with aerosol-generation systems and cloud droplet probes. Responsibilities also include data analysis and dissemination of results through presentations at professional society meetings and publications in peer reviewed journals. Familiarity with lab experiments, optics, AI/ML tools, especially embodied AI, is considered a plus.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in atmospheric science, physics, engineering or related field.
• Experience in Laboratory studies.
• Ability to work in a laboratory
• Ability to troubleshoot, upgrade, and, if necessary, repair, research-grade instruments
• Ability to conduct independent research as well as work in a collaborative research environment
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Evidence of published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals as an author
• Evidence of presented research at national and international conferences/meetings

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with lab experiments, optics, AI/ML tools, especially embodied AI
• Proficiency with operating research-grade laboratory instrumentation
• Hands-on experience in laboratory cloud chamber research
• Experience in instrument development suitable for laboratory research
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools as they relate to experimental control (i.e., embodied AI) and data analysis.
• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support chamber experiments and operate a range of instrumentation in support of cloud chamber experiments
• Conduct experiments
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Attend and/or present research at national and international conferences and meetings
• Collaborate with BNL scientists and the MTU cloud chamber group members and visiting scientists
• Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Benefits

• Employee Safety Overview training
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Data Security Training
• Annual Title IX Training

What This Job Offers

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