Postdoctoral Researcher in Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Strongly Correlated Materials

Unique opportunity to join as a Postodoctoral Researcher in Swinburne’s Optical Sciences Centre, and Department of Physics and Astronomy

About the Job
We are seeking a driven Postodoctoral Researcher to join us in the Optical Sciences Centre at Swinburne University of Technology on an Australian Research Council funded project exploring Multidimensional Coherent Spectroscopy (MDCS) of Strongly Correlated Materials. The aim of this project is to use MDCS techniques developed at Swinburne in the labs of Prof Jeff Davis to disentangle the different competing interactions in strongly correlated materials. In so doing we aim understand how the different interactions combine and/or compete, and lead to emergent macroscopic behaviour, such as high-temperature superconductivity, heavy Fermion behaviour, multiferroicity, and more.

As part of the role, you will develop and implement experimental protocols for the MDCS experiments on prototypical materials displaying a single type of macroscopic order, and subsequently on strongly correlated electron systems displaying complex phase diagrams and multiple types of order. You will make significant and substantial contributions to the analysis and interpretation of the experimental results and work closely with colleagues working on the theory and modelling of these materials and experiments.


About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• A PhD in Physics or relevant related area
• Demonstrated research skills and expertise in at least one of:
­ -Strongly correlated materials
­ -Quantum materials
­ -Coherent multidimensional spectroscopy
­ -Ultrafast laser spectroscopy
• Demonstrated ability to plan, design and conduct experiments successfully and safely.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, professionalism, initiative and the ability to meet tight deadlines

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits
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How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.

For further information about this position, contact Professor Jeff Davis via email jdavis@swin.edu.au

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

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Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as our Charter of Cultural Diversity, Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan, Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 3rd August 2021