Postdoctoral Researcher

About the role

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Perform neutron scattering experiments, analyze, and interpret data
• Write beamtime proposals and scientific research papers, and present research in written and oral form internally and externally
• Perform lab-based materials preparation and characterization
• Mentor undergraduate research students
• Perform lab chores and instrument maintenance

Requirements

• PhD in materials science, physics, applied physics, mechanical engineering
• Demonstrated background in condensed-matter physics
• Demonstrated mathematical and computational skills
• Experience with spectroscopy

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Keen interest in developing leadership and mentoring skills
• Demonstrated teamwork ability and experience in mentoring

Skills

• Strong experimental skills and experience in neutron or X-ray scattering

Benefits

• Market range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 per year
• Retirement plan with 10% College contribution
• Tuition grant program
• Paid time off (Staff)
• Holiday schedule

Pay

• $55,000 - $65,000 annually

Schedule

• Limited term position on an annual renewal basis