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Research Associate-Fixed Term

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Location
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Temporary
Level
Entry level
Function
Science & research
Pay
Not stated
Posted
22 months ago

About the role

Position Summary

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral (research associate) positions in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University under the supervision of Prof. Chong-Yu Ruan. The appointment is for up to two years, with the potential for renewal based on the availability of new funding. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will work with MSU’s ultrafast science research team to relocate the existing high-brightness femtosecond electron microscope system to a newly renovated facility. This effort will involve implementing precision controls aimed at achieving multimodal imaging at sub-50 femtosecond resolution, building on recent benchmark studies. The candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to execute the relocation plan within the first year and subsequently manage further benchmark studies and applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field

Minimum Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with ultrafast laser systems, multimodal electron microscopy, and/or radio-frequency (RF) accelerators is highly desirable.

Required Application Materials

Applications, including a cover letter and a curriculum vitae with a list of three references, should be submitted to careers.msu.edu under posting number 1011733.

Special Instructions

Review of the applications will start January 15, 2025. Submissions after the initial due date will be considered until the positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Prof. Chong-Yu Ruan (ruanc@msu.edu)

Review of Applications Begins On

01/15/2025

Website

https://pa.msu.edu/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Source

Posted by MSU on their own hiring page, careers.pageuppeople.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 09:42 UTC; the original is the reference.

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