Research Scientist - Physics and Astronomy

Required Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related area is required. 

• Microfabrication experience of compound III-V semiconductors, such as reactive ion etching, photolithography, e-beam evaporation.    

• Optical and electrical characterization experience, such as photoluminescence, electroluminescence, light-current-voltage   

• A record of innovation, demonstrated through publications and patents   

• Data analysis using graphical software and computer code   

• This position is funded by the Missile Defense Agency in the U.S. Department of Defense; funding requirements mandate that the individual hired be a U.S. citizen. 

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Experience with molecular beam epitaxial semiconductor growth   

• Experience with compound III-V semiconductor materials, especially narrow gap (mid-infrared)   

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills   

Position and Application details:  

Visit jobs.uiowa.edu and search for Requisition #22006217. To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: 

• Resume 

• Cover Letter 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.  

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization. For additional questions, please contact christopher-crawford@uiowa.edu.