(Remote) Part-time Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Physics and Astronomy

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Part-time Post Doctoral Fellow.

About the Opportunity

The initial main project is to analyze x-ray absorption spectroscopy, x-ray photoemission spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction data to help NASA understand how to optimize their superconducting devices. An additional project involves measurement and analysis of magnetic materials, including growth and characterization. This project will involve creating educational materials for students getting started in similar work.

Through August 14, 2025, the position will be 90% related to NASA activities and 10% related to magnetic materials. After that date, the position is likely to shift to 80% NASA and 20% magnetism. NASA activities will mostly be data analysis and paper writing. Magnetism activities will be characterization and developing training materials. Some mentoring of other students will be involved in both projects.

What You'll Do

• Analysis of x-ray absorption spectroscopy, x-ray photoemission spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction data to help NASA understand how to optimize their superconducting devices.
• Measurement and analysis of magnetic materials, including growth and characterization.
• Mentoring students and creating educational materials for students getting started in similar work.

Work Hours: 20 hours per week

• PhD in physics or materials science.
• 0-6 months of experience with x-ray absorption spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, and magnetic measurements.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively use Excel and/or other graphing and programming programs.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.