Job description
NovaPhysics Research Institute invites applications for a full-time Senior Physicist in Quantum Materials and Experimental Physics. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in quantum materials, cryogenic measurements, and sensor technologies, collaborating with theorists and engineers to translate discoveries into real-world applications. Location: Cambridge, MA.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, relocation support, and a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment.
Responsibility
- Lead design and execution of experiments in quantum materials, including low-temperature and high-field measurements.
- Develop and optimize cryogenic measurement systems (dilution refrigerators, superconducting devices) and maintain high-precision instrumentation.
- Analyze experimental data using Python, MATLAB, and custom software; extract physical parameters and compare with theoretical models.
- Collaborate with theorists and engineers to guide experiments and translate findings into scalable technologies.
- Mentor graduate students and postdocs; contribute to grant writing, project planning, and reporting.
- Prepare and present results at internal reviews and external conferences; contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
- Maintain rigorous lab safety standards and documentation; manage procurement and facility operations as needed.
Qualification
- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field, or a strong MS with a proven research record.
- Proven expertise in experimental condensed matter physics, especially cryogenic measurements and low-temperature transport or spectroscopy.
- Strong programming skills in Python and MATLAB; experience with data analysis pipelines and visualization; knowledge of C++ is a plus.
- Experience with cryogenics equipment, high-vacuum systems, and automated data acquisition; familiarity with dilution refrigerators is desirable.
- Excellent publication record and strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams; proactive problem solving and project management abilities.
- Eligibility to work in the United States; willingness to relocate to the Cambridge, MA area.