Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry (Harvard University)

Position Details Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Xu Lab) School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department/Area: Chemistry and Chemical Biology Position Description Suyang Xu’s Lab at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The Xu Lab searches for topological phases in non-equilibrium states, in nanostructures and 2D materials, in broken symmetry states and in strongly correlated materials. These new topological phases will present key future directions over the next decade and expected to exhibit a wide range of fundamentally new physics such as Floquet topological phases, Majorana fermions, topological charge fractionalization, topological order and non-abelian anyons. Our group members have backgrounds in topological physics and theory, knowledge on materials, and experience in advanced material preparations and characterizations, and we are enthusiastic to bridge such a “gap” among different disciplines. Responsibilities Conduct research in chemistry, physics, and materials science. Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences. Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects. Contribute to the preparation of research proposals. Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students. Basic Qualifications A Ph.D. in a relevant field Demonstrated record of research achievement. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references’ names and contact information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For more information, please visit our website: https://topo.chemistry.harvard.edu/ Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. Contact Information Joseph Lavin Associate Director of Academic Affairs Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University 12 Oxford Street Cambridge MA 02138 Contact Email: lavin@chemistry.harvard.edu Salary Range $67,600–$80,000 Minimum Number of References Required: 2 Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3 Keywords: topological physics, materials science, chemistry, physics EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Applicant Documents Required Documents:* Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Research Optional Documents: If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Position Details

Title:
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Xu Lab)

School:
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area:
Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Position Description

Suyang Xu’s Lab at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. The Xu Lab searches for topological phases in non-equilibrium states, in nanostructures and 2D materials, in broken symmetry states and in strongly correlated materials. These new topological phases will present key future directions over the next decade and expected to exhibit a wide range of fundamentally new physics such as Floquet topological phases, Majorana fermions, topological charge fractionalization, topological order and non-abelian anyons.

Our group members have backgrounds in topological physics and theory, knowledge on materials, and experience in advanced material preparations and characterizations, and we are enthusiastic to bridge such a “gap” among different disciplines.

Responsibilities

Conduct research in chemistry, physics, and materials science.
Publish and present research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences.
Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects.
Contribute to the preparation of research proposals.
Participate in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students.

Basic Qualifications

A Ph.D. in a relevant field
Demonstrated record of research achievement.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references’ names and contact information. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

For more information, please visit our website: https://topo.chemistry.harvard.edu/

Please note: This position is contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance.

Contact Information

Joseph Lavin
Associate Director of Academic Affairs
Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Harvard University
12 Oxford Street
Cambridge MA 02138

Contact Email: lavin@chemistry.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$67,600–$80,000

Minimum Number of References Required: 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed: 3

Keywords:
topological physics, materials science, chemistry, physics

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.