Postdoctoral Opportunities
Postdoctoral opportunities are available for doctoral level scientists who can apply their special knowledge and skills to research activities at the lab. To see how postdoctoral positions at the Magnet Lab have enriched and advanced the careers of scientists, visit Science Starts Here.
Available Postdoctoral Opportunities:
Post-Doctoral Position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University has an opening for a post-doctoral position in Condensed Matter Theory, beginning September 1, 2012. This position will involve theoretical research work in a wide variety of areas, including: theory of correlated electronic systems, superconductivity, quantum criticality, and related problems. A successful candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate with all members of the theory group. For more detailed information visit the MagLab's Condensed Matter Science program.
The position will remain available until filled. The application materials should be submitted in electronic (PDF) format via email to search coordinator Arshad Javed. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, and have at least three letters of reference addressed to:
Oskar Vafek
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
1800 E. Paul Dirac Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32310
vafek@magnet.fsu.edu
Jack E. Crow Postdoctoral Fellowship
This two-year fellowship was named for the founding director of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, whose long-time commitment to education and research at all levels is well known. The program is designed for scientists or engineers who have received their Ph.D.s within the last five years and are affiliated with an institution of higher learning or comparable research organization, a research interest in any of the scientific areas represented at the MagLab's three sites.
The fellowships are open to all science and engineering disciplines at the MagLab and pay fellows $50,000 per year plus benefits. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
The fellowship is offered every two years, and will next be available in 2014. Please return to this page at that time. For more information on this award, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact Anke Toth.
Applicants to the program should submit the following:
- a one-page statement of prior research activities and future research interests that will be pursued at the MagLab, if a fellowship is awarded
- a one-page letter of support from a proposed fellowship sponsor at the MagLab who best represents the research in the area proposed
- a curriculum vitae including publications and teaching experience
- at least three letters of reference in support of the application. (Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts will be required from successful applicants to whom offers are extended).
The Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity in hiring, and a Public Records Agency.
For more information on employment at the lab, please contact Human Resources Manager Bettina Roberson.
