Instructor - Physics jobs in Denton, TX

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The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and is committed to carrying out state-of-the-art research across a number of areas of physics such as materials physics, photonics, computational physics, high energy physics, atomic and nuclear physics, plasma physics, theoretical and quantum physics, and astrophysics. With approximately 20 research active faculty members, over 70 graduate students are mentored in research. More details about the department can be found at www.physics.unt.edu.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

The Department of Physics at the University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position with Dr. Yuzhe Xiao. The successful candidate will work in the broad areas of mid-infrared optics, thermal radiation, ultrafast optics, nonlinear optics, and thermal physics. A background in experimental ultrafast optics is preferred, but not required.

PhD in Physics or a related field; research experience in the focus areas of the position; strong verbal and written communication skills

Background in experimental ultrafast optics preferred

Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data

Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences. Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies.

Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications

Train students and other junior colleagues

Stay up to date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirement