Post Doc Research Fellow, Physics & Astrophysics
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Job Location:
Grand Forks, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
28 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary/Position Classification
- $51966 Annually Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks ND campus
Purpose of Position
The Department of Physics and Astrophysics is seeking to hire a post-doctoral research fellow to conduct experimental research on Epitaxial Growth of VN on Si3N4/Si(111)starting dateMay 15 2026. The applicant must have adoctoraldegree in physics or a closely related field and a record of peer-reviewed publications on thin film growth and characterization.Theresearcherwill work directly with Dr.Deniz Cakirand Dr. NuriOnceland will helptrainingPhDstudents.
Established in 1883 the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in the State. It is the states flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as havingvery highresearch activity (R1). With a strong liberal arts foundation UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university and was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and has over 15800 is the home of the states only School of Law as well as the only School of Medicine.
UND is located in Grand Forks North Dakota a vibrant college town of nearly 59000 people located on the border of North Dakota and commutes a great public school system high-quality medical facilities low crime ample parks and theaters and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks advantages. Ranked as one of the top five Best Small College Towns and Americas Best Hockey Town Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
Duties & Responsibilities
Training PhD students.
Conductingexperiments on VN growth onSi₃N₄/Si substrates and characterizingthe resulting samples.
Required Competencies
- The ability to teach inspire and mentor students
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff and students
- Ability to work and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Department of Physics & Astrophysics
Minimum Requirements
- Earned PhD in Physics or in a closely related field
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Molecular Beam Epitaxy to grow nitride films
- Experience in cleanroom operations
- Experience with materials characterization
- E-Beam and/or laser lithography experience
- A proven record of publication in high-quality journals and outlets
To Apply
To assure full consideration applications must be received by 4/29/2026 and include the following materials:
- Two letters of reference with contact information
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Position is openuntilfilled.
About Company
The University of North Dakota (UND) is the oldest and largest college in North Dakota, offering 225+ accredited on-campus and online degrees.
