OpenFieldColumbia Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Nanotechnology & 2D Materials
Two-year postdoctoral position at the Columbia Nano Initiative and Center for Precision-Assembled Quantum Materials (PAQM) synthesizing and measuring novel low-dimensional quantum devices.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Extensive experimental publication record in van der Waals heterostructures, graphene, or 2D semiconductor optics.
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual salary of USD $72,000 to $80,000 plus full Columbia health and retirement benefits
- Application fee
- Free employment application via Columbia RAPS portal
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried academic appointment; no tuition charged.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Rolling review for Spring/Summer appointments)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Columbia University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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