Postdoctoral Associate Scholarship: A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in Prof. Deblina Sarkar’s research group at MIT for an experienced candidate in magnetic materials and spintronic devices.
- Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
- Research Area: Spintronics
- Location: MIT, Cambridge, MA
Eligibility/Qualification:
Required:
- PhD in materials science, electrical/electronics engineering, physics or relevant field
- Strong background in magnetism, spin transport and spintronic devices
- Experience in fabrication and characterization of spin-orbit torque switching devices
- Demonstrated ability to design and build measurement setups independently
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience in magneto-optical measurements
- Experience in fabrication and characterization of spin-valves
- Experience with multiferroic, ferroelectric and/or piezoelectric material systems
- Experience in the use of magnetic cryostats
- Experience in DFT, Monte Carlo, micromagnetic and/or spin transport simulations
- Experience in instrument automation using LabVIEW, MATLAB and/or Python
- Background in solid state physics and electronic devices
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Associate will be responsible for fabricating spin-orbit torque devices using cleanroom facilities and setting up and running experiments for current induced deterministic and probabilistic switching of ferromagnets. They will also need to characterize SOT efficiencies for the material combinations and write research grants.
Responsibilities:
- Fabricate spin-orbit torque devices using cleanroom facilities
- Set-up and run experiments for current induced deterministic and probabilistic switching of ferromagnets
- Characterize SOT efficiencies for the material combinations
- Write research grants
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application on the MIT website.
Last Date for Apply: Rolling applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Summary Table:
Scholarship Title | MIT Postdoctoral Associate Scholarship in Spintronics |
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Study Area | Magnetic Materials and Spintronic Devices |
Scholarship Description | The scholarship is offered by MIT for a Postdoctoral Associate with experience in magnetic materials and spintronic devices to work in Prof. Deblina Sarkar’s research group. The successful applicant will be responsible for fabricating spin-orbit torque devices, running experiments, characterizing SOT efficiencies, and writing research grants. |
Eligibility | Candidates with a PhD in materials science, electrical/electronics engineering, physics, or relevant fields, and a strong background in magnetism, spin transport, and spintronic devices. |
Required Documents | Not specified |
How to Apply | Submit an application at the MIT website |
Last Date | Not specified |