Updated: 19 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Details
Position Information
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| Posting Title | Postdoctoral Research Assoc - Physics |
| Department | UNT-Physics-122300 |
| College/School | College of Science |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and is committed to carrying out state-of-the-art research across a number of areas of physics such as materials physics, photonics, computational physics, high energy physics, atomic and nuclear physics, plasma physics, theoretical and quantum physics, and astrophysics. With approximately 20 research active faculty members, over 70 graduate students are mentored in research. More details about the department can be found at www.physics.unt.edu . UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position with Dr. Yuzhe Xiao. The successful candidate will work in the broad areas of mid-infrared optics, thermal radiation, ultrafast optics, nonlinear optics, and thermal physics. A background in experimental ultrafast optics is preferred, but not required. |
| Minimum Qualifications | PhD in Physics or a related field; research experience in the focus areas of the position; strong verbal and written communication skills |
| Preferred Qualifications | Background in experimental ultrafast optics preferred |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
| Area of Specialty | Mid-infrared optics, thermal radiation, ultrafast optics, nonlinear optics, and thermal physics. |
| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
Job Duties
| Description of Job Duty | Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data |
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| Description of Job Duty | Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences. Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications |
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| Description of Job Duty | Train students and other junior colleagues |
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| Description of Job Duty | Stay up to date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirement |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1257P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/74004 |
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