Postdoctoral Fellow in Condensed Matter Physics
Description
A postdoctoral position is available for a research project led by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The project aims to study the dynamic, structural, thermodynamic, transport, electrical, and magnetic properties of layered quantum materials. The particular focus will be on metallic and insulating two-dimensional magnets under extreme conditions of low temperature, high magnetic field, and especially high pressure. The core project activities will involve the experimental study of these materials using a variety of probing techniques, beginning for some systems with materials synthesis and characterization.
The appointment is up to 3 years, located in Doha, Qatar, with a starting date of August 2025 or later.
The project is a collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, Qatar University for Science and Technology, the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar), and the University of Sharjah (UAE).
About CMU in Qatar
CMU in Qatar (CMUQ) operates in concert with several other American and European branch campuses under the umbrella of Qatar Foundation’s Education City. The branch campus closely follows the admissions requirements and English language curriculum of the home campus in Pittsburgh, USA, which awards all degrees. The several thousand students in Education City are a broad mix of nationalities, but primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. CMUQ’s faculty is a mix of professionals hired specifically for this campus and seconded by faculty from the main campus. CMUQ’s primary focus is undergraduate education in Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, and Information Systems.
Qualifications
PhD in relevant field
Strong previous experience in high-pressure techniques
Highly independent and able to drive the research project with minimal supervision
Knowledge of several transport, magnetic, thermodynamic, and structural measurement techniques
Experience in neutron scattering, synchrotron x-ray studies, or ARPES is an advantage
Application instructions
Interested candidates should send their application materials including CV, publication list, recommendation letters, and a one-page description of previous research including details of the materials studied and techniques used.
Equal employment opportunity statement
Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.