Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Physics and Astronomy, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University Research Corporation is currently accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

About the Opportunity

This position will conduct postdoctoral research in experimental plasma physics.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:

• 13 paid holidays ()
• Paid Time off ()
• 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
• A range of
• Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Perks

What You'll Do

• Performs experimental plasma physics research.
  
• Supervises graduate and undergraduate students in research.
  
• Disseminates results of research.
  
• Write publications based on the project results.
  
• Present the results of research/studies at international professional meetings, technical conferences, and research group meetings.
  
• Publish the results of research/studies in academic-quality, archival journals.
  
• Oversight of research group equipment and software maintenance.

• PhD in Physics
• Strong experimental background and/or experience with low temperature plasma sources, plasma diagnostics, lasers, vacuum systems, and spectroscopy.
• Working knowledge of plasma sources, plasma diagnostics, lasers, and spectroscopy.
  
• Ability to travel for work, correspond with others, etc.
  
• Skill in using critical thinking by logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  
• Skilled in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  
• Skilled to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as demonstrated by journal publications and presentations at technical meetings.
  
• Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
  
• Ability to write technical reports, procedures, papers, presentations and to communicate results and scientific information to clients, sponsors and members of the scientific community.
  
• Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
  
• Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload.
  
• Ability to work independently to complete assigned projects.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.