Postdoctoral Fellow (Physics & Astronomy)
Postdoctoral Fellow (Physics & Astronomy)
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Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socio-economic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Postdoctoral Fellow (Physics & Astronomy) position. The Postdoctoral Fellow (Physics & Astronomy) is a full-time one-year term position starting at $50000-$55000 per year commensurate with experience.
The postdoc will participate in a research program in the lab of Professor David Hanneke to create optical molecular clocks for new physics searches. The work will focus on laser spectroscopy of trapped molecular ions. The postdoc will contribute to effectively training and mentoring adiverse group of undergraduate students. The position has an initial appointment of one year. The Physics & Astronomy Departments faculty postdocs and students maintain a vibrant research environment enhanced by weekly seminars as well as other nearby colleges.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Research and scholarship
Support new and ongoing research programs associated with anNSF grant to create optical molecular clocks for new physicssearches
Design and construct experimental systems in particular onesrelated to lasers and optics vacuum ion-trapping and computercontrol
Design and implement experimental procedures for quantum-state control of molecules molecular spectroscopy and new-physics searches
Collect and analyze data. Evaluate statistical and systematicuncertainties
Participate in the preparation publication and dissemination ofscientific results in peer-reviewed journals and at conferences
Effectively collaborate with a diverse group of otherresearchers at the college as well as the departments technicalstaff such as attending the department colloquium and workingwith the heads of the Machine and Electronic Shops to createcustom components for the lab
Training undergraduate students
Train a diverse set of undergraduate students in laboratorytechniques
Find ways to include undergraduates in the work of the lab suchas identifying projects that can be completed in a summer or twosemesters
Collaborate with and mentor undergraduates in the labespecially working closely with summer students and honors-thesis writers paying attention to the creation of an engaginginclusive student experience
Lab management and other duties
Complete administrative tasks such as laser and chemical safetytraining or gathering documents for purchasing
Maintain a safe lab
Qualifications:
Required
PhD in Physics or related field by the time the position starts
Demonstrated level of independence to perform researchresponsibilities
Strong Attention to detail time management and organizational skills
Commitment to working with undergraduate students
Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in one or more of atomic or molecular physics optics trapped charged particles spectroscopy precision measurement quantum control radiofrequency electronics ultrahigh vacuum systems molecular beams and/or computer control of experiments (experience in multiple areas preferred)
Required reference and background checks
Preferred
Experience with LabVIEW Python Mathematica
Experience working with undergraduate students
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter addressing their qualifications and interest a CV including a list of publications and the names and contact information of three references. Applications should be submitted online at Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
