Researcher

Perform modeling and machining of ultrahigh vacuum parts for materials science applications and setting up electronic hardware

Full Consideration Date: July 2nd, 2026

The Department of Physics at Colorado State University has roughly 20 faculty members with research programs in atomic, molecular, and optical physics; condensed matter physics; and high-energy physics and particle astrophysics. Additional information about the Department of Physics can be found on the department website: http://www.physics.colostate.edu. https://www.physics.colostate.edu/about/people/william-m-fairbank-jr/

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct experiments with Ba+ ion beam implanted in solid xenon and argon

• Operate ion beam and diode or OPO laser, deposit samples, take spectra of deposited samples

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in physics

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience with ion beams lasers and laser spectroscopy

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