Job Description:
The University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks candidates
for a PostDoctoral Research Associate with experience in nanoelectronic material and
device modeling to study magnetic materials and spin dynamics, to support a research
initiative in the Charles L. Brown Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The
primary tasks will be performing theoretical studies of novel magnetic materials and
devices and collaborating with experimentalists. Compensation is commensurate with
experience and qualifications. This position is appointed annually and renewed for
additional one-year increments up to three years, contingent upon available funding and
satisfactory performance.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a PhD in electrical engineering, physics, materials science or a
related area focused on theory, modeling and simulation by the appointment start date.
Preference will be given to candidates with familiarity with solid state devices and
quantum transport. Experience in ‘first principles’ calculations on magnetic materials
and/or micromagnetic simulations will be preferred.
Todo:
To apply submit a candidate profile on-line at Jobs@UVa and
search posting number 0622141. Submit a cover letter clearly describing the
qualifications related to the position advertised above, curriculum vitae, and a list of
three professional references including their complete names, addresses, telephone, and
e-mail addresses, and statement of research interest.
The position will remain open until filled.
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Avik Ghosh (ag7rq@virginia.edu)
Posting Statement:
With one of the highest graduation rates of minority undergraduate students and one of
the highest percentages of women engineering students among public universities, the
University of Virginia is fundamentally committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty
and staff. UVA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We welcome
nominations of and applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans and
individuals with disabilities. We also welcome others who would bring additional
dimensions of diversity to the university’s research and teaching mission. We believe
diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived
experiences.