Postdoctoral Research Associate — Axial Chiral Phonons for Opto-Spintronic Control
University of Wyoming · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Laramie, Wyoming, United States +1 more
- On-site
- Contract · Associate
Lead the experimental program of a joint UW–Los Alamos National Laboratory project on axial chiral phonons in two-dimensional semiconductors, involving material growth, measurement at both sites, and knowledge transfer.
Locations (2)
- Laramie, Wyoming, United States
- Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States
Responsibilities
- Grow and optimize WS₂–WSe₂–WS₂ lateral multijunctions, and characterize sample quality before measurement
- Design and run helicity-resolved magneto-Raman measurements under cryogenic and high-magnetic-field conditions
- Carry out nano-optical imaging and correlative AFM / SEM-EDX characterization of chiral junctions at LANL
- Analyze and model spectroscopic data; relate observed mode behavior to electron–phonon coupling and scattering dynamics
- Maintain the feedback loop between sites: communicate characterization results back to the growth effort so subsequent sample generations improve
Requirements
- PhD in physics, materials science, chemistry, electrical engineering, or a closely related field
- Nice to have: CVD or MOCVD growth of transition metal dichalcogenides
- Nice to have: Polarization- and helicity-resolved Raman spectroscopy
- Nice to have: Measurement in cryostats and high-field magnet systems
- Nice to have: Ultrafast optics
Skills
Benefits
- Generous Retirement Contributions (State contributes over 15%)
- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, paid winter closure)
- Tuition Waiver
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs