Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Physics

Description

 

Post-Doctoral Research Associate-  Quantum Magnetism (Two positions) 

The experimental quantum magnetism group at the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates for two postdoctoral positions working on quantum magnetism using neutron scattering and machine learning. The group is actively involved in searching for novel quantum quasiparticles in condensed matter systems. Work focuses on highly entangled quantum states of matter in low dimensional and frustrated magnets as well as topological semimetals.

The successful applicants will undertake experiment and advanced data analysis based on neutron scattering and in house thermodynamic and transport measurements. Materials growth laboratories are also available for making and characterizing samples. The candidates will play leading roles in new experiments and data analysis, working with Prof. Alan Tennant, particularly in searches for quantum spin liquids and magnetically controllable topological semimetals. They will also have the opportunity to work with graduate students. Applicants should have a strong record of accomplishments in scattering from quantum magnetic or topological materials and/or application of large-scale modeling and data analytics to quantum condensed matter.

Qualifications

 

Qualifications: Requirements: PhD in Physics or closely related field.

Please provide a curriculum vitae (including publications) and a statement of research experience and physics interests in the online application system. Please also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent directly to [email protected]  by February 15, 2022. Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by February 15, 2022.

Applicants can apply at: http://hr.utk.edu/recruitment/ .  Inquiries regarding this position can be made to Prof. Alan Tennant at [email protected] .

UT’s Department of Physics & Astronomy has an exemplary research record, with seven professors earning NSF CAREER awards in the past eight years, eight professors recently cited among the world’s top two percent of physicists (based on citations). The University of Tennessee is a thriving research community located near Oak Ridge National Laboratory, with whom UT shares five joint institutes. Situated in the Tennessee Valley, the University is on the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains National Park.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Job
  Research Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Physics 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Jan 10, 2022, 3:20:10 PM