Postdoctoral Research Associate - Physics

at  Washington University in St Louis

POSITION SUMMARY

The Astrophysics, Particle Astrophysics, and Space Sciences group of the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a postdoctoral position, with a start date of January 2, 2025. This is a 2 -year appointment with subsequent year-to-year extensions depending on performance and funding.
The postdoc will work in the newly formed group of Prof. Karthik Ramanathan, primarily on the development of novel superconducting detectors for both particle-like and wave-like dark matter detection. These include qubit-based Quantum Parity Detectors (QPDs) and Kinetic Inductance Detectors (KIDs). The project scope is expected to run the gamut from design to on-site nano-fabrication to device testing in the group’s dilution refrigerator, along with analyzing collected data. There is scope for the postdoc to define their own additional sub-projects – e.g., developing new sub-eV energy calibration techniques and designing better IR shielding – and also interface with larger experimental collaborations.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a Ph.D. in physics (or related field) prior to starting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience with detector development, fabricating or operating superconducting devices, performing data analysis, or working with dilution refrigerators is highly desirable.

EDUCATION:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.