Research Scientist, ILPB

Responsibilities

• The employee conducts research with a focus on magnetic nanomaterials, chiral nanomaterials, quantum sensing, magneto-optics and magnetic-field detection relevant to microelectronic systems.
• Research activities include the synthesis, processing, and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles and core/shell nanostructures, including iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) and cobalt ferrite (CoFe₂O₄) nanoparticle systems.
• The employee investigates magnetic anisotropy, exchange coupling, magneto transport phenomena, tunneling magneto transport spin‑dependent optical processes, and magneto‑optical properties in nanoparticle assemblies for sensing, photonic, and spintronic applications.
• Experimental duties include nanoparticle synthesis, sample preparation, structural characterization using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy‑dispersive X‑ray spectroscopy (EDS), and X‑ray diffraction (XRD), as well as magnetic characterization using vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) and Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS) instrumentation.
• The employee also performs optical, chiroptical, and magneto‑optical measurements, including absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, magnetic circular dichroism (MCD), magneto‑photoluminescence (MCPL/Magneto‑PL), and related spectroscopic techniques to study excited‑state dynamics and light‑matter interactions.

• The candidate must have a PhD or MD in a related field.

• The employee contributes to research on nanoparticles‑mediated sensing concepts, including magnetic nanoparticle materials for amplification and detection of weak magnetic fields associated with microelectronic devices.
• Related work involves optical and magnetic measurements using custom‑built instrumentation, including confocal microscopy, photoluminescence‑based characterization systems, and quantum sensing platforms utilizing spin defects in nanodiamonds and related materials.
• Additional responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, scientific manuscript preparation, presentation of research findings, and collaboration with faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students.
• Highly motivated and exceptionally organized team player with good communication skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of handling light‑sensitive compounds.

• Our benefits prioritize your well‑being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.