Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Institute For Quantum Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is home to internationally leading research in applied physics, astronomy, atomic physics, quantum optics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics, nuclear physics, and related areas. We offer our students a variety of graduate and undergraduate degree options.  Many more students from all disciplines receive basic training in sciences in our state-of-art teaching facilities.  Our department is committed to giving back to society through our extensive outreach program.

What We Want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for work on experiments in quantum optics. The selected candidate will work on laser science such as: high power excimer lasers with applications to nonlinear optics, SRS microscopy for biological applications, and use of quantum light sources in sensing and imaging. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also supervise, train, and mentor graduate students. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD in Physics or related field

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of scientific programming language(s), computer simulation, quantum computing algorithms

• Experience in Quantum informatics, Quantum heat engine, Quantum thermodynamics and Quantum mechanics as well as experience in writing scientific papers as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals

• PhD in Physics

Responsibilities:

• Research: Responsible for work on experiments in quantum optics.  Works on laser science such as: high power excimer lasers with applications to nonlinear optics, SRS microscopy for biological applications, and use of quantum light sources in sensing and imaging. Supervises, trains, and mentors graduate students. 

• Research: Conferences, Publications, etc.: Writes scientific papers, participate in conferences, prepares PowerPoint presentations/slides, makes calculations, and related analysis as instructed.

• Assist Visitors: Assists in hosting Institute visitors, assist in making IQSE sponsored activities successful, and performs other duties as assigned.

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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