Postdoctoral Research Associate

Wesleyan University, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Job Posting Number S01017
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department Physics Department-1106
Job Category Staff Posting
Position Type Grant Funded Full-Time
Pay Type Salaried
Salary Range
$51,000 – $55,000
Compensation Practices
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.  For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Position Details
The Wave Transport in Complex Systems (WTICS) group at Wesleyan University is seeking an experimental/applied-physics Postdoctoral Research Associate in microwave and RF analogue circuitry.
Specific areas of research include: (a) Parity-time symmetric circuits; (b) (micro-)electromechanical devices (with emphasis on sensors and energy harvesting); © active topological structures; (d) asymmetric transport; (e) broadband absorbing structures; and (f) Wavefront shaping techniques.
Additional responsibilities include:
  • Supervise graduate and undergraduate students
  • Manuscript preparation and editing and conference presentations.
  • Assisting in grant preparation and grant applications


The position is approved for two years with the potential to extend another year. Information about the WTICS group can be found at https://cqdmp.research.wesleyan.edu .
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in physics, Electrical Engineering or related field
Knowledge of theory of metamaterials
Experience testing theoretical concepts of wave propagation in complex media Knowledge of software packages for electronic design (such as COMSOL, SPICE etc)
Experience in analogue circuitry design including lump and RF distributed circuits
Experience in PCB design and testing Experience operating with microwave test equipment (VNA, oscilloscopes, etc)
Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with electromechanical devices and nonlinear circuitry
Management Competencies Not Applicable
Competencies Action oriented, Creativity and innovation, Interpersonal skills/savvy, Intellectual horsepower, Oral communications, Organizational skills, Peer relationships, Problem solving, Results-oriented, Teamwork/collaboration, Written communications, Commitment to sustainability
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to the Careers application, please send a CV, a short statement of work and three recommendation letters to Prof. T. Kottos at [email protected] .
Application close date is July 1, 2022.
Additional Information
Any and all offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan requires all employees to be vaccinated against Covid 19 unless they meet the criteria for a medical or religious exemption. New employees must be vaccinated prior to their start date. If an employee needs an exemption for medical or religious reasons, they must submit a request to Wesleyan and be approved before their start date.
Benefits
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html .
Quick Link https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/8711

Similar Positions