Postdoctoral Appointee - Exploratory Synthesis & Crystal Growth of Quantum Materials
Core
Discovery and study of new quantum materials, specifically superconductors, through exploratory synthesis and crystal growth of novel solid-state inorganic materials.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Quantum Materials)
Builds
Novel solid-state inorganic materials (chalcogenides, pnictides, halides, intermetallic compounds) and scientific publications
Domain
Condensed matter physics / Quantum materials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Independent research in exploratory synthesis, crystal growth techniques (molten-flux, Bridgman, chemical vapor transport), materials characterization (X-ray diffraction, optical spectroscopy, magnetic/electrical measurements), structural determination, data interpretation
Preferred skills
Experience with emergent quantum phenomena, staying current in superconductivity research
Technologies
molten-flux growth, Bridgman crystal growth, chemical vapor transport, powder X-ray diffraction, single-crystal X-ray diffraction, optical spectroscopy
Responsibilities
Synthesize and grow novel quantum materials, perform structural and physical characterization, establish structure-property relationships, collaborate in interdisciplinary teams, contribute to scientific publications
Seniority
Postdoctoral, independent researcher
