University of California, Davis, Department of Physics & Astronomy
Position ID:
UCD-Physics&Astronomy-ARPES [#31334]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at UC Davis
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Davis, California 95616, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Physics / Condensed Matter Physics, Data analysis, Machine Learning, Photoelectron spectroscopies, Physics, Superconductivity, X-ray instrumentation
Appl Deadline:
2026/06/30 11:59PM
(posted 2025/12/03, listed until 2026/06/30)
(posted 2025/12/03, listed until 2026/06/30)Position Description:
Position Description
The research group of Professor Vishik invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will use angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and other x-ray based techniques to study copper-oxide high temperature superconductors. This project will benefit from strong expertise in ARPES (instrumentation and data analysis), synchrotron-based techniques, machine-learning and non-learning based approaches to data analysis, and familiarity with unconventional superconductivity. Responsibilities: • Perform ARPES and related experiments at synchrotrons and at UC Davis • Design experiments and data analysis methods • Participate in other experiments including synthesis, XAS, and various sample characterizations • Potentially be stationed at a US synchrotron facility for part of appointment • Participate in mentorship and training of graduate and undergraduate students Requirements: • PhD in Physics or similar field • Strong expertise in ARPES OR machine-learning applications to condensed matter OR unconventional superconductivity is required • Expertise in two or more of the above is strongly desired • Experience with synchrotron-based experiments is strongly desired Other notes: • The appointment is initially for two years and renewable for a third year, subject to mutual agreement. • The position is open immediately and will remain open until filled. • Interested candidates can apply by submitting a curriculum vitae with publication list and arrange for two letters of recommendation which will be solicited separately • Application materials can be submitted online through Academic Jobs Online here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31334, or to ivishik@ucdavis.edu with subject line ‘POSTDOC position’ The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
Further Info:
530-754-8733
One Shields Avenue
Physics and Astronomy Department
Davis, CA 95616
Physics and Astronomy Department
Davis, CA 95616