Northeastern University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Materials, Photonic Cavities, and Ultrafast Transport Northeastern University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Electrical Engineering
Funding
Postdoctoral Research Associate funded by Professor de la Torre’s NSF CAREER award. One-year appointment renewable for a second year contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding. Expected hiring range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting/transportation.
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United States
University
Northeastern University
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The DeLTA Lab at Northeastern University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in physics, materials science, and electrical engineering related to quantum materials, photonic cavities, and ultrafast transport.
Led by Professor Alberto de la Torre, the lab studies how light can be used to control and engineer new phases of matter in quantum materials. The postdoc will design and fabricate photonic cavities for strong light-matter coupling at infrared and terahertz frequencies, and develop on-chip ultrafast transport platforms. The work includes integrating exfoliated flakes and thin films of frustrated quantum materials, and characterizing them with time-resolved optical, THz, and second-harmonic-generation spectroscopy.
The role involves device design, electromagnetic simulations, cleanroom nanofabrication, lithography, thin-film deposition, etching, wire bonding, and measurements using advanced lab infrastructure including a 7 T, 1.5 K optical cryostat with RF leads. The researcher will also collaborate with the College of Engineering, mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers, and contribute to publications, presentations, and project reports.
Eligibility highlights: PhD or foreign equivalent in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field completed by the start date. Strong background in photonic/electromagnetic device design, micro- and nanofabrication, and optical or electrical characterization is required. Experience with FDTD or finite-element simulations is expected; cleanroom and ultrafast optics experience is preferred.
Funding: The position is supported by Professor de la Torre’s NSF CAREER award. It is a one-year appointment with the possibility of a second year depending on performance and continued funding. Northeastern also lists a benefits package and an expected salary range of $60,315 to $85,192.50.
Location: Burlington, Massachusetts, United States.
How to apply: Submit a resume through the Northeastern University Workday application portal using the provided link. No deadline is stated in the post.
Funding details
Postdoctoral Research Associate funded by Professor de la Torre’s NSF CAREER award. One-year appointment renewable for a second year contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding. Expected hiring range: $60,315.00 - $85,192.50. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, and commuting/transportation.
What's required
PhD or foreign equivalent in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field completed by the start date. Applicants should have knowledge of electromagnetic and photonic device design, micro- and nanofabrication, and optical or electrical characterization of materials. Required ability to design, fabricate, and test optical cavities and/or high-frequency electronic devices, perform electromagnetic simulations such as FDTD or finite-element methods, independently plan experiments, analyze data, and communicate results in peer-reviewed publications. Preferred experience includes cleanroom nanofabrication, lithography, thin-film deposition, etching, photonic/THz/microwave cavities, ultrafast optics, on-chip picosecond electronics, superconducting devices, or cryogenic measurements.
How to apply
Prepare a resume and apply through the Northeastern Workday job portal. Use the View or Apply link provided in the posting.
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