Postdoc and PhD Positions in Thin Films and Materials Research at North Carolina A&T State University North Carolina A&T State University in United States

North Carolina A&T State University is advertising Postdoc and PhD openings in thin films and materials research with Professor Dhananjay Kumar, Director of the DOE CEDARS and NSF CREAM centers. The group works at the interface of materials science, mechanical engineering, physics, thin-film nanomaterials, and clean energy, with a strong emphasis on thin film growth, deposition, and advanced characterization.

Research areas include thin film deposition and characterization, surface/interface science, electrochemical reactions, and energy-relevant materials. Techniques mentioned include PLD, sputtering, e-beam deposition, XRD, XPS, TEM, SEM, Hall measurements, PPMS, and impedance spectroscopy. The lab’s broader research environment also connects to catalysts for clean hydrogen, magnetocaloric films, and advanced manufacturing.

Openings: one postdoctoral fellow position and multiple PhD student positions. The postdoc call is aimed at candidates with a PhD in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science and Engineering and a strong publication record. PhD applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering.

Funding is not described in detail in the post, but the positions are presented as research openings in an active, well-funded center environment. No deadline is stated.

How to apply: email your CV, publication list (if applicable), and a brief research statement to [email protected]. A link to learn more is also provided in the post.