Drexel University · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Ferroic Thin Films
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $82K/yr
0+ years expDrexel University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to contribute to the design, synthesis, and characterization of ferroelectric, antiferroelectric, and magnetoelectric multiferroic thin films. The role involves performing thin-film synthesis, conducting structural characterization, and collaborating on experimental data analysis and device-relevant testing.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Jonathan Spanier
Responsibilities
Perform thin-film synthesis using RHEED-assisted pulsed-laser deposition, with opportunities to contribute to epitaxial nitride growth and interface-engineered heterostructures
Conduct structural characterization, including high-resolution X-ray diffraction, reciprocal-space analysis, and nanoscale structural mapping
Collaborate on the use of inelastic light-scattering spectroscopy (Brillouin/Raman) to study collective excitations, magnetoelectric coupling, dielectric tunability, and field-driven phase transitions
Analyze experimental data and collaborate with theory teams to develop physical models connecting lattice, charge, and spin interactions to macroscopic functional responses
Participate in device-relevant testing, including dielectric, magnetic, electromechanical, RF/microwave, and photonic measurements
Conduct routine maintenance of experimental platforms and coordinate service with OEM providers
Prepare manuscripts, conference presentations, and program reports
Assist with mentoring and training of graduate and undergraduate researchers
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a PhD or Doctorate in materials science and engineering, physics, electrical engineering, or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum of 0-3 years of experience
Strong experimental background with knowledge of X-ray diffraction and strain-engineered epitaxial films, and foundational understanding of ferroelectricity, magnetism, and ferroic orders
Preferred
Preferred experience includes thin-film growth (oxide or nitride systems), ferroelectric or multiferroic characterization
Company
Drexel University
Drexel is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban R1 research university, known for the nation’s premier co-operative education program.
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Late StageLeadership Team
Larry Keiser, PhD
Co-Founder: Education, Learning and Brain Science (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative
Tamara Galoyan
Co-Director & Co-Founder, Education, Learning, and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Lab
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