Dhananjay Kumar

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.