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Other duties will be, but not limit to are the following: + Focus on duties associated with the NSF Materials Innovation Platform (MIP). + Research on quantum materials associated with other externally funded projects. + In-house research but also expected to collaborate and assist external users of the 2DCC facility. Education & Experience + Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemistry with experience in Y-Fi laser ARPES and related characterization techniques and/or MBE growth of thin films. + Strong track record of related research as evidenced by publications list. + Experience maintaining and operating ultra-high vacuum thin film deposition equipment and cryogenic ultrahigh vacuum surface characterization tools. + Experience maintaining and operating cryostats with high magnetic fields for dc, low frequency ac, and RF frequency electrical measurements. + Experience in lithographic patterning of devices at micron and submicron scales in a cleanroom environment. + Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team. This is a non-tenure, term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding. 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