Experimental Physicist- Hybrid Opportunity
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- Stanford University
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- School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Experimental Physicist: Research Scientist Position -Hybrid Opportunity
The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 24 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the universityâs largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.
The Communication Department is home to the worldâs leading scholars studying political communication. The area focuses on how communication and media affect political attitudes and behaviors, as well as what communication reveals about the workings of political institutions and political systems. The area is also known for its innovation in research methods and focus on scientific inference. https://comm.stanford.edu
Position Summary: The Department of Communication is seeking an Experimental Physicist: Research Scientist. An experimental physicist is sought for an interdisciplinary study of observer effects as it relates to the quantum measurement problem. The study will be a comprehensive assessment of observer effects in wave function collapse but will uniquely include psychological perspectives and methods in the development of research designs. The primary investigator will be a psychologist and the study will be conducted within the Institute for Research in Social Sciences at Stanford University.
The position will require that the researcher have a strong background in experimental methods, necessary to execute the Tonomura double slit design (using a BBO crystal) and the Mach-Zehnder interferometer design. A strong background in the quantum measurement problem would be desirable. Applicants must include a cover letter describing their expertise in executing the experiments described above and their background in regard to the quantum measurement problem. The primary investigator will be a psychologist and the study will be conducted within the Institute for Research in Social Sciences at Stanford University.
The project will begin with a comprehensive review of the literatureâboth theoretical and experimentalâon variables influencing wave function collapse and developing a plan for replicating or testing a wide range of them. It will then develop and apply methods for assessing and controlling variables related to observation, drawing on ideas from psychology as well as quantum physics. Data will be analyzed, and results will be published in peer reviewed outlets.
The researcher will devote 80% of their time to the research project. The other 20% can be devoted to other research interests and taking advantage of other opportunities at Stanford University.
The position will be for 12 months with a possibility of renewal.
This is a 100% FTE, 1 year fixed term position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus and will be considered for an option of telecommuting (hybrid of working on-site and off-site), subject to operational need.
If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.
Qualifications - External
A successful candidate will have a PhD in empirical physics, experience, collecting data in laboratory settings, conducting analysis of empirical data, experience reviewing published literature in physics and writing manuscripts reporting empirical results, and carrying papers through the revision and publication process.
This hybrid role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures.
The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $70,000 to $99,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanfordâs extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
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Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research mission.
Additional Information- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 6280
- Employee Status: Fixed-Term
- Grade: R99
- Requisition ID: 105242
- Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
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