Postdoctoral Scholar at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Job Description:

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Posting Number:

202448NTL

Job Location:

San Marcos

College:

College of Science and Engineering

Department/School:

Physics

Position Description :

Applications are requested for a postdoctoral researcher working in the area of superconducting devices with a focus on fabrication and measurement of magnetic Josephson junctions. The appointment will be in the
Department of Physics at Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas in the group of Dr. Nathan Satchell.


The position is currently open with start date immediately available and a starting salary of $60,000 per year for 2 years with possible extension based on external funding and job performance.


Research will be carried out in state-of-the-art research facilities for thin film deposition, electrical transport measurements, and the cleanroom and analysis research service centers. Additional information about the shared facilities may be found here:
https://sro.txst.edu/sro-about.html



For a background on the project, please see the recent review article:
https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.04219




This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics, materials science, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference for candidates specializing in experimental research and with experience in material growth and characterization, clean room device fabrication, and electrical transport measurements. Prior work experience in either the field of superconductivity or magnetism.

Application Procedures:

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered,
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45187
.



Applications will be reviewed as they are received please submit the following :

• CV with a complete list of publications


• Cover letter with brief statement of research interest, research skills including hands-on experimental work, and description of clean room fabrication experience


• Example of written work (ideally sole-authored and unedited by others)


• Names and email addresses of at least two professional references


• Unofficial transcripts

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution.
Please contact Dr. Nathan Satchell (
satchell@txstate.edu) with any questions.
Type of Position:

Full-Time

Proposed Start Date:

4/1/2024

Posting Date:

02/08/2024

Full Consideration Date:

03/31/2024

Open Until Filled?:

Yes

EEO/AA Statement:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from
Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.

Record Checks and Verifications:

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment:

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?:

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/45187

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