Condensed Matter Physics (Fac-2015-05) - Junior at British Columbia U.

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position within the Quantum Materials Lab (QML) at the Quantum Matter Institute (QMI), the University of British Columbia, http://qmi.ubc.ca/. The research will be carried under the direct supervision of Prof. Andrea Damascelli, Canada Research Chair in the Electronic Structure of Solids and leader of QML at UBC and of the Quantum Materials Spectroscopy Centre (QMSC) at the Canadian Light Source. QML and QMSC’s mission is the study of novel complex materials with emerging quantum properties and their exploitation in functional devices.

The successful candidate will carry out scientific research in our state-of-the-art laboratories for spin and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy at QML and QMSC, and coordinate the collaborative research activities the Quantum Matter Institute researchers will undertake at both QML and QMSC. Specific responsibilities will be the design, coordination, scheduling, and implementation of research experiments at QML and QMSC, users’ training on our spectroscopy infrastructure, day-to-day training of graduate students and postdocs, and assistance with the analysis of the experimental results. Additional responsibilities will include maintenance of QML equipment and of our in-house ARPES-analysis software package based on interactive data language (IDL), as well as carrying out scientific experiments at other international synchrotron users’ facilities. This position is also responsible for the operation of Helium liquefiers.

Applicants must have a PhD in physics and five years minimum of postdoctoral research experience. They also must have top-level international research experience in high-resolution spectroscopy of novel materials with emphasis on angle-resolved photoemission, resonant photoemission, and scanning tunneling microscopy techniques; a proven record of world-class research as evidenced by publications in international journals of the caliber of Nature, Science, and Physical Review Letters. Extensive hands-on experience with advanced research methods and instrumentation, such as ultra-high vacuum (UHV), electron-optics, cryogenics, and materials preparation techniques is a must. Additional requirements include advanced computer qualifications, strong written and oral communication skills, people management, and experience dealing with academic, government, and industrial users.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Applicants should complete the online application form found here: https://secure.phas.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/Jobs/Apply?jobref=Fac-2015-05, making sure to select the Research Associate, Condensed Matter Fac-2015-05. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested individuals are asked to submit a cover letter including a research statement and CV along with the names and contact information for at least two professional references to jobs(AT)physics.ubc.ca. Applications will be reviewed starting on Nov 16, 2015, and will continue until position is filled.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.