Updated: 16 days ago
Location: Denton, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Details
Position Information
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| Posting Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate - 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 Physics Department at the University of North Texas seeks a postdoctoral researcher in spectroscopy and materials science. The research activity will focus on developing a novel spectrometer to understand wave-propagation in waveguides. The position will also work on developing novel materials and characterizing their electro-optical properties in the visible to the Terahertz range. The postdoctoral researcher will primarily design, built and maintain the needed spectrometers and is expected to train and closely work with graduate and undergraduate students. Contribution to scientific publications and grant applications is expected. |
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| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
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| 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 experimental research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. e.g. plan, develop, and assemble advanced spectrometers, initiate and conduct research; gather, analyze, and interpret data; connect with contemporary research activities/publications; document research activity; develop software operating the spectrometer. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Disseminate research activity to the research community, resource and funding agencies, and the group and PI in the form of presentations, posters, research reports, and manuscripts and publications. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Contribute to grant writing. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Contribute to the mentoring and training of students and junior colleagues. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1475P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/78251 |
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