About this position
Postdoctoral Research Associate
About the Opportunity
- This job description is intended to describe the general nature and
- level of work being performed by people assigned to this
- classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive
- list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of
- personnel so classified.
JOB SUMMARY
- The Stevenson Lab in the Department of Physics seeks a Postdoctoral
- Research Associate to develop and apply quantum sensors to problems
- in biophysics. Quantum sensors exploit the coherence and
- state-dependent response of individual quantum systems to detect
- magnetic, electric, and thermal signals with high sensitivity and
- nanoscale spatial resolution, opening access to biophysical
- structure and dynamics that are difficult or impossible to reach
- with conventional techniques. The postdoc will join an
- interdisciplinary program that combines quantum sensing
- instrumentation, surface and interfacial chemistry, and the physics
- of the target systems, with current directions including
- biocompatible sensing platform development, electron transfer and
- spin states in metalloproteins, and nanoscale dynamics in
- biological membranes. There is substantial scope to shape a
- specific project around the candidate's background and interests -
- whether in quantum sensing and instrumentation, surface/interfacial
- chemistry, or biophysics - and we welcome strong applicants from
- any of these areas with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work. The
- position is based at the Boston campus and is an in-person,
- experimental role.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related field
- Experience in lab-based experiments
- Demonstrated ability to analyze experimental data (e.g., in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Design, perform, and analyze nanoscale magnetic resonance experiments on the group's custom-built optical microscope (30%);
- Develop sample-integration strategies that localize biomolecules near quantum sensors, such as supported lipid bilayers, thin atomic-layer-deposited oxide films, and covalent or electrostatic functionalization (30%);
- Build and optimize experimental hardware, including optical excitation and collection paths, microwave and RF delivery (30%);
- Disseminate results through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and contribute to grant proposals and reports (5%); and
- Mentor and support graduate and undergraduate researchers and contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary lab culture (5%).
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
- Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
- eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
- time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
- well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
- more information.
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
- consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
- color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
- status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
- law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
108S
Expected Hiring Range:
$60,315.00 - $85,192.50
- With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
- on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
- location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
- comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
- Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
- change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R141354
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