Salary/Position Classification

• $52,000, 12-Month Contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Physics and Astrophysics is seeking to hire a post-doctoral research fellows to conduct experimental research on “Epitaxial Growth of VN on Si3N4/Si(111)” starting date June 1, 2025. The initial appointment will be for one year, pending annual review of performance and continued availability of funding. The researcher will work directly with Dr. Deniz Cakir and Dr. Nuri Oncel and will help train PhD students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Training PhD students.
• Conducting experiments on VN growth on Si₃N₄/Si substrates and characterizing the resulting samples.

Required Competencies

• The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Physics or in a closely related field
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications on thin film growth and characterization
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in using Molecular Beam Epitaxy to grow nitride films.
• Experience in Device characterization
• Experience with E-Beam and/or laser lithography
• Good publication record

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 05/05/2025 and include the following materials:

• Contact info of two reference letters
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of purpose
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit
  official transcripts upon hire.

Position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to Dr. Deniz Cakir (at deniz.cakir@und.edu) and Nuri Oncel (at nuri.oncel@und.edu)