Postdoctoral fellow Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio USA

Postdoctoral fellow - Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio USA

I am seeking to hire a postdoc in the area of topological defects and/or chirality in liquid crystals. Our primary techniques include AFM, near field scanning optical microscopy, confocal fluorescence microscopy, polarized optical microscopy, profilometry, optical rotatory power, and ellipsometry. We also are engaged in projects involving liquid crystal free-standing films and fluid interface instabilities in artificially controlled gravity Our group interacts with theory and experimental groups around the world. More information about our group can be found on our web site, http://liq-xtal.case.edu.

The candidate should have (or be nearing) a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or a related area, with experience in liquid crystals. She/he should send a CV to rosenblatt@case.edu with the subject line "Postdoc Application", and arrange to have at least two letters of recommendation sent to the same email address. I anticipate a starting date in the late spring or summer, 2020.

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Web Address: http://liq-xtal.case.edu

Charles Rosenblatt