Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational quantum materials and devices

About the opportunity

Northeastern University invites applications from outstanding candidates to fill one or more Postdoctoral Research Associate (PRA) positions in computational quantum materials and devices. The initial appointments will be for one year, with the possibility of extension up to three years subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. These positions will be in Professor Hai-Ping Cheng's research group as part of Northeastern’s broad Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute (QMSI) that includes the Experiential Quantum Advancement Laboratories (EQUAL) located at Northeastern’s Innovation Campus at Burlington, MA.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and executing independent experimental or computational/theoretical research projects under the broad guidance of the faculty supervisors.
• Preparing research papers, making presentations, and assisting with preparing grant proposals, reports, and other documents.
• Helping with laboratory maintenance.
• Supervising or assisting with research of graduate and undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field required, with evidence of high-quality experimental or theoretical research demonstrated through publications and presentations.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit their full CVs and names and contact information of 3 references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position(s) are filled.