• Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Physics

    Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)


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    Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Applied Physics

     

    School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

     

    Department/Area Applied Physics

    Position Description

    Accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position working with Dr. Yi-Qiao Song in Prof. David Weitz’s lab on nuclear magnetic resonance ( NMR ) technology development and applications in subsurface exploration and carbon storage.

     

    Successful candidates must be able to work as part of team performing research to support the project. Additional responsibilities include preparation of publications and reports, mentoring of graduate students, and collaboration with other groups. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, be technically skilled, and have excellent oral and written skills. Start dates are flexible, but the positions will be filled as soon as possible and will initially be for one year, renewable for additional years following performance review and funding availability.

    Basic Qualifications

    Doctorate or terminal degree in physics, chemistry, and geoscience, or other relevant fields by the time the appointment begins. Expertise and experience in RF/microwave electronics, NMR , geological science, and rock core analysis are desirable.

    Additional Qualifications

    Special Instructions

    Upload CV including a list of publications and research experience. May include separate cover letter. Note that 3 recommendation letters from previous advisors or colleagues will be required.

     

    Expected start date as soon as possible, to be determined between PI and applicant.

    Contact Information

    Matthew Zahnzinger, Faculty Coordinator

     

    Contact Email [email protected]

     

    Salary Range

     

    $67,600 – $91,826

     

    Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as rank, years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

     

    Minimum Number of References Required 3

     

    Maximum Number of References Allowed 3

     

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