Post-Doctoral Research Position in Experimental/Computational AFM Probe Nanofabrication at Northwestern University

Description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position within the Micro and Nano Mechanics Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern University.  The successful candidate will participate in a vibrant interdisciplinary research group and be involved in projects addressing experimentation and multiphysics modeling of AFM probe-based techniques for direct-write fabrication of nanowires and biological substrates.  Broad collaborations are facilitated through participation in the Northwestern Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center, the Medical School, and Argonne and Sandia National Laboratories.

Requirements
 
1.    A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related area is required.
2.    Working experience in nanoscale science and/or engineering, including at a minimum two of the following areas: micro/nanofabrication, nanopatterning/self-assembly, AFM and/or electron microscopy, molecular dynamics/quantum mechanics modeling.
3.    A good record of publications.
4.    Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The position is available immediately for a period of one year and may be renewed thereafter.  Actual start date is negotiable.  Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.  Interested candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter describing their research experience and interests, and the names and email addresses of at least three references to:

Professor Horacio D. Espinosa
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Northwestern University
2145 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL 60208-3111
Email: espinosa@northwestern.edu

http://clifton.mech.northwestern.edu/~espinosa/

Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.