美国南达科他矿业理工学院招聘物理学博士后

美国南达科他矿业理工学院招聘物理学博士后

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

in Rapid City, SD

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,263 - $60,600 dependent on education and experience

Posted: Today

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Physics

Institution: South Dakota Mines

Posting Number: NFE03039P

Department: SDSMT-Physics 1

Physical Location of Position (City): Rapid City

Posting Text

Position Overview:

South Dakota Mines invites applications for an open Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Department of Physics to work on ferroicity driven processes in strongly correlated oxides and their interfaces. This is a full-time position with benefits.

The candidate will primarily work with Prof. Tula R. Paudel in the Physics department in close collaboration with Prof. Alexey Lipatov from the Chemistry Department. The candidate, however, has an opportunity to collaborate with other researchers, including graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs, and faculty (Xia Hong, Xiaoshan Xu, Peter Dowben, and Evgeny Tsymbal), affiliated with the DOE EPSCOR RIG, Emergent Interface Phenomena Enabled by Ferroelectric Oxide Thin Films and Membranes, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The candidate could also get involved in other research projects, related to 2D quantum materials and devices amorphous magnetic materials and devices, and electrochemical and electromagnetic energy storage and devices being conducted in Prof. Paudel's group.

Qualifications:

A PhD degree in Condensed Matter Physics, Physical Chemistry, Computational Materials Science, or a closely related field is required at the time of hiring. The ideal candidate should have experience in simulating strongly correlated materials and interfaces using density functional theory and related techniques, including Dynamical Mean-Field theory, Hybrid Functionals, and other many-body and quantum-chemistry methods. Additional experience in micromagnetic simulation, molecular dynamics simulation, machine learning, force field generation, and continuum simulation of electromagnetic processes is highly desired. However, strong candidates with a background in the growth and fabrication of experimental magnetic materials and spintronics devices will also be considered.

To Apply:

Applications must be made online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203 or hr@sdsmt.edu. Review of applications will begin May 8, 2026. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Attach a curriculum vitae and statement of research to your application. Arrange at least two recommendation letters addressing your research experience to be sent directly to Tula.Paudel@sdsmt.edu by your references.

Open Until Filled: Yes

First Consideration Date: 05/08/2026

Advertised Salary: $55,263 - $60,600 dependent on education and experience

Duration of the Term: 12 months

Appointment Type: Regular

This position requires

Travel, Overnight stays

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment.

Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state's second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

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