A Senior Research Associate (equivalent to Postdoc) position is available in the Physics Department at the Illinois Institute of Technology. A Ph.D. awarded after August 2013 and experience in either synchrotron radiation techniques, transmission electron microscopy, atom probe, tensile testing, radiation damage in steels, or pulsed laser deposition are required. The project will require handling radioactive materials. Candidates should have a degree in Physics, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, or other closely related field.

My group has a variety of projects ongoing including the investigation of radiation damage in structural materials and nuclear fuels; chemical reactivity and composition of nuclear fuels and claddings; and environmental speciation of actinides. Work on these projects will be conducted at the Advanced Photon Source, the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, and the Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility. The senior research associate will be expected to work with a team of graduate and undergraduate students; researchers from National Laboratories; and collaborators from other Universities. The candidate will be involved with sample preparation work, sample characterization measurements, instructing students and collaborators. The candidate will be expected to publish experimental results in scientific journals; present results at scientific meetings; travel to the National User Facilities as necessary; and be capable of working under the safety envelopes of all potential work sites.

The postion is available on July 1, 2017, and is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for 2 additional years. The annual salary depends on experience and qualifications. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to Professor Jeff Terry (terryj@iit.edu). This position will be open until filled.

The Illinois Institute of Technology (located in Chicago, IL) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.