Post-Doctoral Associate opening(s) in experimental crystal growth, at Illinois Institute of
Technology (Prof. A. Ostrogorsky’s Lab.). Applicants should have a background in one
or preferably several of the following: bulk crystal growth, Czochralski process, Top
Seeded Solution Growth, and should be familiar with, furnaces, vacuum equipment,
induction power supplies, PID control, etc.
Key Duties & Responsibilities include: (i) to grow single crystals as need for the current
project. (ii) Keep the lab functional, well organized, well supplied, and safe. (iii) Write
progress reports and papers.
Candidates should be capable of working independently or with others, leading a small
team of students, and preferably have a strong record of publication. Research projects
are focused on producing crystals having high purity and perfection for nuclear detector
application.
Please send a current CV and ask 2-3 references to send letters via email to
AOstrogo@iit.edu