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Iowa State University Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory
Appointment Type:Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live (https://www.ameslab.gov/careers-and-internships/life-ames) ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!
Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate position in theoretical condensed matter physics at Iowa State University and Ames National Laboratory. The position is anticipated to begin in the spring or fall of 2025. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Chandan Setty and is expected to collaborate closely with experimental groups at Ames National Laboratory. We welcome applicants with expertise in any area of condensed matter theory, including but not limited to unconventional superconductivity, topological matter, strongly correlated systems, magnetism and their intersections. More information about the group can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/chandansetty
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in condensed matter theory or related field must be completed prior to start date.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong background in quantum many-body theory, group theory description of solids, experience in numerical simulations (DMFT, QMC, Exact Diagonalization, Mean Field and other variational approaches, etc.), diagrammatic and other field theoretic approaches.
Interest and experience in working in a collaborative environment that involves partnering with experimentalists.
Proven track record of research excellence.
Department Unit/Website:
www.ameslab.gov
Proposed Start Date:March 3, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:March 2, 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) A cover letter briefing their research experience, interests, and motivation for applying to this position.
2) A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
3) List of professional references
4) A brief research statement outlining potential research directions in line with the group's focus.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date: October 2, 2024
Posting Close Date:November 30, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15622
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