QM2 Postdoctoral Associate
Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE)
Position Summary
A postdoctoral associate is sought for collaborative work at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS), a part of the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) at Cornell University. The successful candidate will work on the QM2 Beamline, part of the NSF-funded CHEXS research program. Postdoctoral associates on CHEXS beamlines contribute both to our in-house research program and support our user program, both of which are mandated components of the CHEXS facility. The QM2 postdoctoral associate will work to uncover data-driven insights from the unique, comprehensive “big-data” measurements of quantum materials which are the specialty of QM2. Additionally, the postdoctoral associate will apply high performance computing approaches to discover hidden quantum correlations in materials and develop analytical tools that can be shared with users from across the country. This position will work closely with (and be mentored by) the QM2 staff scientist.
Essential Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000.
Additional Information
The term of this position is nominally for one year, with the possibility of renewal up to five years in total, based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The position is based in Ithaca, New York.
The position is available to begin as early as July 2026. For additional information, please contact Suchismita Sarker at ss3428@cornell.edu.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by September 1, 2026 through our posting on Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32199
Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.
A complete application includes the following material:
Pay Range:
$62,232.00 - $88,745.00
Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
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