Research Associate, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
Rutgers
USD 85,588-85,588 / year
Posted on Dec 4, 2025
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Research Associate, Experimental Condensed Matter Physics |
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| Department | SAS - Physics & Astronomy |
| Salary Details | Minimum salary $85,588 per union contract |
| Offer Information | The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits | Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Posting Summary | We have immediate availability for a non tenure track Research Associate position in experimental condensed matter physics at Rutgers University. Our group (led by Prof. Vitaly Podzorov) is involved in Organic Electronics, Physics and Photophysics of Organic Semiconductors, as well as Hybrid and Flexible Electronics research. The applicant should possess strong experimental skills in growth and characterization of organic semiconductors (especially highly ordered small-molecule single crystals). He/she is expected to participate in material synthesis by vapor growth and thin-film deposition, characterization of crystals and their surfaces, device fabrication (OFETs, photo-transistors and diodes), characterization of devices via spectroscopic measurements (including Raman, PL, photoconductivity), charge transport measurements (including at low temperatures) and be able to perform data acquisition and analysis (by using LabView and Origin). Surface analytical skills are also desirable (AFM, SEM, UPS, ion scattering, etc). Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and a bibliography of publications, listing only those articles to which the candidate has made significant contributions. The candidate should also arrange for at least three reference letters, which will be collected via the Rutgers ROCS system. |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| Posting Number | 25FA1152 |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience | PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Materials Chemistry or a related field |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | The applicant should possess strong experimental skills in the growth and characterization of organic semiconductors (especially highly ordered small-molecule single crystals). He/she is expected to participate in material synthesis by vapor growth and thin-film deposition, characterization of crystals and their surfaces, device fabrication (OFETs, photo-transistors and diodes), characterization of devices via spectroscopic measurements (including Raman, PL, photoconductivity), charge transport measurements (including at low temperatures) and be able to perform data acquisition and analysis (by using LabView and Origin). Surface analytical skills are also desirable (AFM, SEM, UPS, ion scattering, etc). |
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Posting Details
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| Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/263346 |
| Campus | Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus | Busch (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City | Piscataway |
| State | NJ |
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