Post-Doctoral Associate - Superconductivity Research (Kamenev)
University of Minnesota, St Paul
Location Twin Cities
Job Family Academic
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Job Code 9546
Employee Class Acad Prof and Admin
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About the Job
Research
The research will focus on developing a quantitative and predictive understanding of the mechanisms and phenomena underlying unconventional superconductivity.
Job duties
70%: Research
10% Supervision of graduate students and/or undergraduates participating in relevant research.
10% Communicating research to the broader community by writing papers, submitting them for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Giving presentations at universities and laboratories and presenting results at domestic and international conferences.
10%: Other duties of a similar scope as assigned.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Physics, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with superconductivity research.
School of Physics and Astronomy:
Pay and BenefitsPay Range: $61,008 to $65,000, depending on education/qualifications/experience
Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
How To Apply
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