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Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • 510098
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Faculty

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employee Classification: Postdoctoral Research Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Physics-122300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: commensurate upon experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and is committed to carrying out state-of-the-art research across a number of areas of physics such as materials physics, photonics, computational physics, and astrophysics. With approximately 20 research active faculty members, over 70 graduate students are mentored in research. More details about the department can be found at www.physics.unt.edu.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Physics Department at the University of North Texas seeks a postdoctoral researcher in ultrafast spectroscopy to join the Ultrafast and THz-Spectroscopy group. The research activity will focus on developing a novel spectrometer to understand wave-propagation in waveguides. The position will also work on developing novel materials and characterizing their electro-optical properties in the visible to the Terahertz range. The postdoctoral researcher will primarily design, build and maintain the needed spectrometers and is
expected to train and closely work with graduate and undergraduate students. Contribution to scientific publications and grant applications is expected.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
Research experience in spectroscopy or materials growth, structuring, and characterization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ultrafast spectroscopy (THz, IR, PL, and/or TA) and Raman Spectroscopy

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties:

  • Conduct experimental research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (Jens Neu). e.g. plan, develop, and assemble advanced spectrometers, initiate and conduct research; gather, analyze, and interpret data; connect with contemporary research activities/publications; document research activity; develop software operating the spectrometer.
  • Disseminate research activity to the research community, resource and funding agencies, and the group and PI in the form of presentations, posters, research reports, and manuscripts and publications. Contribute to grant writing. Contribute to the mentoring and training of students and junior colleagues.

Work Schedule:

Varies

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

 

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