Johns Hopkins University, Physics and Astronomy
Position ID:
JHU-Physics-POSTDOC10 [#30391]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral researcher position in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2025/08/18)
Position Description:
Position Description
The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. The Overstreet group at Johns Hopkins University has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher who is interested in testing fundamental physics in AMO experiments. The successful candidate will participate in any or all of the following three projects: -A laboratory-scale ytterbium atom interferometer, the goal of which is to perform broadband searches for ultralight dark matter. -An experiment to demonstrate matter-wave interferometry with a nanoparticle. -An optical interferometer for broadband axion-like particle detection. The applicant will be expected to work closely with graduate and undergraduate students. Applicants should have a PhD in physics prior to the start date and significant experimental research experience with atomic and optical systems. Applications should consist of a CV, list of publications, brief statement of research, and two letters of recommendation. Inquiries may be sent to Professor Chris Overstreet at c.overstreet@jhu.edu. Review of applications will continue until this position is filled. For information on benefits, please see https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
410-516-7346
Johns Hopkins University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
3400 N.Charles Bloomberg 366
Baltimore, MD 21218
Department of Physics and Astronomy
3400 N.Charles Bloomberg 366
Baltimore, MD 21218