Postdoctoral Fellow in Quantum Materials and Devices – Deng Research Group

Position Summary

Indiana University, Bloomington Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering Department of Intelligent Systems Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on investigating emerging physical phenomena in low-dimensional quantum materials and leveraging them in device applications. The candidates should be familiar with quantum physics and solid-state physics/devices and should have extensive hands-on experimental experience in condensed matter physics, electrical engineering, or materials science. Prior experience in nanodevice fabrication and electrical/optical measurements is preferred but not required.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering by the time of the appointment.
• Hands-on experimental experience with solid-state device/materials.
• Proficiency in data processing software such as Origin, JMP, Mathematica, MATLAB.
• Good communication skills including oral and written.
• Strong work ethics, motivations, and problem-solving capabilities.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following is preferred:
• 2D materials processing (exfoliation, synthesis, transfer, etc.).
• Nanodevice fabrication in cleanroom environment (EBL, metallization, dry etching, ALD, etc.).
• Electrical transport measurements at low temperatures.
• Optical spectroscopic measurements.
• Materials characterizations (AFM, SEM, TEM, Raman, etc.).

Department Contact for Questions

Questions may be sent to: Dr. Bingchen Deng (bingdeng@iu.edu)

Special Instructions

Applications received by March 1, 2026 will receive full consideration. However, we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

Application Materials

• Cover letter
• CV
• Contact information for three professional references

For Best Consideration

Date 03/01/2026

Expected Start Date

04/01/2026

Posting Number

IU-101490-2026