University of British Columbia, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Position ID:
UBC-Department of Physics and Astronomy-PDF [#30959]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Quantum Materials (Two Positions)
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T1z1, Canada
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/01 11:59PM
(posted 2025/10/22, listed until 2026/04/22)
(posted 2025/10/22, listed until 2026/04/22)Position Description:
Position Description
Two postdoc positions are available for a project that focuses on the discovery of emergent properties in novel quantum materials that result from the interplay of magnetism, dimensionality, and topology. Neutron scattering will be used as a primary tool, complemented by lab-based measurements and exploratory synthesis of new compounds. The project is supervised by Professor Meigan Aronson, and will be carried out in the collaborative and interdisciplinary Stewart Blusson Quantum Materials Institute within the Department of Physics and Astronomy. For more information visit the Aronson group website (https://aronson.phas.ubc.ca). Applicants are required to have a Ph.D in physics, materials science, or chemistry, with a strong background in condensed matter physics. Experience with neutron scattering techniques, low temperature measurement of magnetic, thermal, and electrical transport measurements, and materials synthesis techniques are highly preferred. The ability to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary team and strong communication skills are required for these positions. These positions are available immediately. Applications, including a CV, a list of publications, and the names of three references should be uploaded to Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement. We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration. If you have any needs or questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the job application, recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Center For Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or- disability/centre-workplace-accessibility or contact the Centre at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.To learn more about how the University is working to create a more inclusive working and learning environment, please see the UBC Inclusion Action Plan’s goals related to recruitment and retention at: https://equity.ubc.ca/stear-framework-and-roadmap-for-change/ The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). Confidential accommodations are available on request by contacting our HR Manager at hr@phas.ubc.caApplication Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Publication list
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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