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Postdoctoral Research Associate

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In addition to the Careers application, please send a CV, a short statement of work and 2-3 recommendation letters to Prof. T. Kottos at tkottos@wesleyan.edu.

Position Information

Position Information

Job Posting Number S01052
Position Title Postdoctoral Research Associate
Department Physics Department-1106
Job Category Staff Posting
Position Type Grant Funded Full-Time
Work Location
Pay Type Salaried
Salary Range
$51,000 – $55,000
Compensation Practices
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers.  For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Position Details
The Wave Transport in Complex Systems (WTICS) group at Wesleyan University is seeking an applied-physics Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on wave transport in metamaterials.

Specific areas of research include: (a) Parity-time symmetric circuits; (b) (micro-)electromechanical devices (with emphasis on sensors and energy harvesting); (c ) active topological structures; (d) asymmetric transport; (e) broadband absorbing structures; and (f) Wavefront shaping techniques.

Additional responsibilities include:
  • Supervise graduate and undergraduate students
  • Manuscript preparation and editing and conference presentations.
  • Assisting in grant preparation and grant applications


The position is approved for two years with the potential to extend another year. Information about the WTICS group can be found at https://cqdmp.research.wesleyan.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in physics, Electrical Engineering or related field
Knowledge of the theory of metamaterials
Knowledge of software packages for structure design (such as COMSOL, SPICE, etc)
Experience in analog circuitry design including lump and RF distributed circuits
Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with parity-time symmetric structures
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to the Careers application, please send a CV, a short statement of work and 2-3 recommendation letters to Prof. T. Kottos at tkottos@wesleyan.edu.
Additional Information
Any and all offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
 
Benefits
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply).

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.
Quick Link https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/8859

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Dissertation Abstract
  4. Published Article or Review
  5. Recent Publication(s)
  6. Research Statement
  7. Resume
  8. Graduate School Transcripts
Optional Documents