Liu LabNortheastern University

Join us

Build experiments.
Ask physical questions.

We welcome inquiries from prospective students and postdoctoral researchers interested in quantum materials and AI-enabled experimentation.

Students

Learn through research.

Possible projects connect experimental physics, materials characterization, scientific computing, and instrument development.

  • Develop automated microscopy and characterization workflows.
  • Explore atomic fabrication and local material response.
  • Use machine learning to choose informative experiments.

Relevant preparation can come from physics, materials science, engineering, or computing. Explain the work you have done and the questions you would like to pursue.

Introduce yourself

Postdoctoral researchers

Shape a research direction.

We welcome inquiries from researchers interested in developing independent ideas within the lab’s scientific program.

  • Design experiments that connect quantum-materials questions with new measurement capabilities.
  • Build instrumentation and automation methods.
  • Connect experimental results with physical interpretation and model-guided decisions.

Describe your research experience, the direction you would like to develop, and how it connects with our planned program.

Discuss your research

Starting a conversation

Tell us what
you want to explore.

Inquiries help us discuss possible projects and fit. Position availability, funding, eligibility, and start dates will be discussed individually.

Graduate applicants should also follow Northeastern’s formal admissions process. An inquiry to the lab does not replace a university application.

Northeastern Physics and program information

What to include

  1. A short introduction and the opportunity you are interested in.
  2. Your CV and a brief explanation of your research interests.
  3. One or two examples of relevant work, such as a project, paper, instrument, or software repository.
  4. Your anticipated timing and current academic or professional stage.

Suggested email subject: “Prospective student” or “Postdoctoral inquiry,” followed by your name.

Contact

Start a research conversation.

Richard Liu
Department of Physics, Northeastern University
Burlington, Massachusetts

Direct lab contact details will be posted here. University information is available through Northeastern Physics.

Northeastern Physics