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Work type:Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Physics-Astronomy 10032666
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in theoretical condensed matter physics. The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD in condensed-matter theory and will work in the group of Professor Mark Dykman in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University.  She or he will participate in the research of micro-electro-mechanical resonators based on doped silicon, with the goal of developing the understanding of the processes that lead to their aging, studying the decoherence mechanisms of mechanical eigenmodes related to the electron-phonon coupling, and finding the way of improving the frequency stability of the modes. The initial appointment will be for one year but is renewable for an additional year or two years. Close collaboration with the group of Professor Steven Shaw (FIT) and the experimental groups of Professors Gaurav Bahl (UIUC) and Thomas Kenny (Stanford), as well as with other leading theoretical and experimental groups working on nano- and micro-mechanical systems is envisioned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Doctorate -Condensed Matter Physics - Theory

The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD in condensed-matter theory

Applicants should submit: a cover letter, explaining the motivation and qualification, and a curriculum vita including a list of scientific publications to www.careers.msu.edu (posting 877148).  In addition, applicants should provide the names and contact information for three references who will be contacted via e-mail. Screening of the position will begin after July 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.

For further inquiry about the position, please contact Mark Dykman (dykmanm@msu.edu ).

07/10/2023

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Advertised:Jun 26, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Jun 26, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time