Postdoctoral Research Associate | Middletown, Connecticut, United States | Wesleyan University

Position:	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Institution:	Wesleyan University
Location:	Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Duties:	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
Requirements:	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

Text:	Skip to Main Content About Admission Academics Campus Life Athletics Alumni Parents Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Human Resource Office Academic Affairs Postdoctoral Research Associate Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting \| Print Preview \| Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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 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. 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