<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Job Title Post Doctoral Associate (Contractual) Division Divison of Academic Affairs Department Department of Physics Initiator Access Ramesh Budhani Contact Name Dr. Ramesh Budhani Contact's Phone # 443-885-1017 Job Effective Date 09/01/2025 Job End Date 08/22/2026 Work Status Full Time Position Category Staff FLSA Exempt Annual Salary $52,000 - $55,000 / year Pays $52,000 - $55,000 / year Budget Code 527872 Percentage Amount 100 Fund Source Federal/Grant Requisition Reason New Job Duties</p> <p>Joint research on dynamics of magnons in thin film heterostructures of chiral antiferromagnets (metallic and insulating) and heavy non-magnetic metals and alloys. This will involve collaborative research with the scientists of SLAC- Linear Accelerator Laboratory.</p> <p>The Post Doctoral Associate will perform the following duties:</p> <ul> <li>Synthesis of thin film heterointerfaces of chiral antiferromagnets and heavy metal alloys using UHV sputtering. </li><li>Conduct measurements of electronic transport (DC and RF) at cryogenic temperatures. </li><li>Conduct studies of magnetization dynamics from ambient to cryogenic temperatures over a wide frequency range. </li><li>Preparation of reports and manuscripts, and supervision of undergraduate student research </li><li>Participate in collaborative research with national laboratories </li><li>Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research </li></ul> <p>Requested Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>EDUCATION:</p> <p>The successful candidate must have a PhD in Physics or Materials Science from an accredited college or university.</p> <p>Other Preferences for Consideration</p> <p>Candidates with a minimum of four scientific publications in journals of repute may be given preference.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</p> <p>Research experience in the areas of measurements of electronic transport at low temperatures and high magnetic fields, measurements at microwave frequencies, and structure characterization with high-resolution x-ray diffraction is required.</p>