Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title:

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department:

Physics

Reports To:

Professor, Physics

Position Type:

Staff

Position Summary:

This position is open for the experimental project in THz spectroscopy, Ellipsometery, Vortex Beam Spectroscopy, Soft X-ray spectroscopy, and Neutrons. The successful Candidate is expected to move within driving distance from Brookhaven National Lab, Upton on Long Island of NY, USA. Our Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong interest in Optics of Quantum Materials and Magnetic compounds. Our mission is to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. We do so by encouraging People of all backgrounds to apply.

Essential Functions:

Information about the Project

• Project Location: MET beamline at NSLS-II, Brookhaven National Lab.
• Description of the instrument being used: Mueller matrix magneto-ellipsometer and transmission/reflection polarimeter.
• Our Team is performing experiments at the multi-user facility with fully automatic data collection using the most advanced synchrotron light source, NSLS-II, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).
• We use Mueller matrix spectroscopic ellipsometry and transmission/reflection polarimetry in high magnetic fields up to 7 T.
• Properties of Quantum Materials are in the focus of our research.
• The setup consists of several major components, including an OXFORD optical magnet that is coupled to the side-load sample stage for cooling, alignment, and sample exchange between measurements.
• We have a fully automatic LabView-based control of the instrument and advanced MATLAB-based software for data modelling and analysis.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

• Research experience in Optics Labs or at the Synchrotron or Neutron Labs.
• Knowledge of magnetic fields, cryo-temperatures, high vacuum, FT-IR or THz spectroscopy, polarimetry or ellipsometry.
• Knowledge of Matlab and/or Python for data analysis, and LV for measurement control.
• At the university''s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:

AFT-UCAN

Salary Information:

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $70,000 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate''s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:

Exempt

Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Please send your resume to Andrei Sirenko: sirenko@njit.edu with the subject line "application".
• Funding for 1 year is from DOE and Keck Foundation for advanced spectroscopy of quantum materials with a possibility to extend the appointment.