Post-Doctoral Position in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in experimental condensed matter physics at New York University. The research involves the physics of magnetic nanostructures, focusing on properties such as thermally assisted magnetization reversal and spin transfer. The projects envisioned will combine experimental studies with some theoretical (primarily numerical) work. Experience in some of the following is desirable: magnetometry, electronic transport measurements, low-temperature techniques, nanofabrication, and programming. The most important qualifications are demonstrated achievement and innovation in experimental condensed matter physics.
The position is available immediately and is initially for one year with the possibility of extension for an additional year. Applications, including a curriculum vita with a list of at least three references should be sent by e-mail to Profs. Kent and Stein at NanomagPD@physics.nyu.edu. Further information about the condensed matter physics group at NYU can be found on the website: http://www.physics.nyu.edu/kentlab
Post-Doctoral Position in Statistical/Mathematical Physics
A postdoctoral research position will be available starting September 2007 at New York University, Physics Department, in the research group of Alan Sokal. The position will be for an initial period of 1 year, normally renewable for a second year.
Our research concerns the statistical mechanics of critical phenomena, using a combination of analytical and numerical methods. One big part of this research will involve developing, testing, and applying collective-mode Monte Carlo algorithms (notably cluster and multigrid algorithms) to a variety of spin models (Ising and Potts models, sigma-models, etc.). We are interested both in studying the performance of the algorithms (quantitative studies of the dynamic critical behavior) and in applying the algorithms to extract new physics (phase diagrams, static critical exponents, testing asymptotic freedom, etc.). The project will also involve developing, testing, and applying new Monte Carlo algorithms for the self-avoiding walk (SAW) and related models in polymer physics. Finally, we are interested in new analytical/mathematical ideas concerning these models.
I am looking for someone who will not just be a "research assistant", but who has innovative ideas of his/her own for new problems to be investigated, and new analytical and/or numerical methods.
Examples of the type of research we will be doing can be found in hep-lat/9112002, hep-lat/9409003, hep-lat/9604015, hep-lat/9605018, hep-lat/9610021, cond-mat/9801079, cond-mat/9811345, hep-lat/0402019, cond-mat/0409355, cond-mat/0608447, cond-mat/0610193.
For the broader theoretical context in which this work is situated, see hep-lat/9305009, hep-lat/9405016, cond-mat/9910503, cond-mat/0004330, cond-mat/0101197, cond-mat/0401026, cond-mat/0403271.
http://www.physics.nyu.edu/faculty/sokal/postdoc_2007.html
NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.