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Position Summary:
The Department of Physics at Virginia Tech invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Condensed Matter Experiment. The focus of the group is on structural, electronic, and magnetic properties of nanostructures and 2D materials. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) interfaces in emerging 2D materials, topological phases of matter, molecular thin films, nanowires, quantum dots and other nanoscale systems. The successful candidate is expected to fully participate in all aspects of sample preparation, electronic and magnetic characterization, device design, and data analysis. The position includes many opportunities for travel both to present in conferences and to collaborate, nationally and internationally. There will be opportunities for collaboration with leading theorists and experimentalists in the field. Duties may additionally include supervising graduate and undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications:
PhD in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Physics, or closely related field, must have completed all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong background in ultra-high vacuum operations, scanning probe microscopy.
- Surface characterization experience in LEED , SEM , XPS , and other electron spectroscopy techniques.
-Experience in 2D materials preparation and characterization.
-Strong record of productive and creative research demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.



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