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05/06/2024

Open postdoc position - nanomagnonics with artificial spin ice

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware is soliciting applications for a postdoctoral position within the group led by Prof. Benjamin Jungfleisch to carry out research on magnonics and spintronics. The group is interested in a wide range of magnetism-related topics, including ultrafast spintronics, spin-transport, and magnetization dynamics in nanostructures. Further information about the group can be found at https://sites.udel.edu/mbj/. With a state-of-the-art nanofabrication facility and a strong community in spintronics, photonics, quantum materials, and quantum science, the University of Delaware is well-equipped for world-class research. Advantageously located in the mid-Atlantic, the University of Delaware has easy access to several major cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York City, and Washington, DC.

The research focus will be on nanomagnonics for bio-inspired computation by determining the magnon properties in lithographically defined arrays of interacting nanomagnets, where information is passed between nanomagnetic ‘neurons’ via magnon-magnon coupling acting as ‘synapses’. The project addresses critical knowledge gaps in the fundamental understanding of strongly interacting magnetic networks. The Postdoctoral Fellow will fabricate nanomagnetic networks by electron-beam lithography, electron-beam evaporation, and lift-off and study the systems by optical, electrical, and microwave methods. Furthermore, the Postdoctoral Fellow will support the experimental investigations by micromagnetic modeling. The successful applicant will be encouraged to pursue independent research interests on related research topics. They will have the opportunity to interact closely with collaborators at Imperial College London (Dr. Jack Gartside) and within the NSF MRSEC at the University of Delaware (https://mrsec.udel.edu/). Responsibilities further include training and supervising graduate/undergraduate students and contributing to the operation of the group.

Qualifications: Applicants should have a PhD in physics, materials science, or a discipline relevant to experimental condensed matter physics. Experience in microwave spectroscopy and magneto-optical techniques (magneto-optical Kerr effect measurements or Brillouin light scattering spectroscopy) is required. Experience in thin-film deposition techniques and sample fabrication using photo- and electron lithography is advantageous. The successful candidate should be able to independently formulate research direction and methodology and work collaboratively in a team. The appointment is for one-two years; renewal for a third year is subject to performance and availability of funds. 

Application: Interested candidates should submit their application through https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/500934/post-doctoral-fellow-physics-and-astronomy.  Application is open until the position is filled.