About this opportunity
Los Alamos National Laboratory lists this Quantum Dot Synthesis and Device Integration Postdoc opportunity in los alamos, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
What You Will Do
A position is available (starting immediately) for a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to engage in a multidisciplinary experimental/theoretical research environment with the goal of developing and discovering new optical nanomaterials, advancing chemical synthesis, and creating new hybrid materials with emergent functionality. A particular focus will be quantum dot synthesis and device integration. The postdoc would have available to them air-sensitive handling equipment, advanced spectroscopic tools for nanocrystal and molecular characterization (including single-particle characterization in the near-infrared), transmission electron microscopes, as well as a dip-pen nanolithography system, and thin-film preparation tools. The successful candidate will do this work in collaboration with a team of Ph.D. staff scientists, postdocs and students with expertise in the areas of single-nanostructure optical spectroscopy/imaging, theory/modeling, polymer chemistry, and electron microscopy. Postdoctoral appointees will publish results of this work in peer-reviewed journals, and will have the opportunity to present their findings at national and international meetings.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements
Strong chemical synthesis skills using air-sensitive handling techniques
Nanocrystal synthesis, manipulation and surface modification
Device fabrication and testing experience (e.g. LEDs, detectors, FET, solar cells)
A strong publication record
Excellent communication and writing skills
Education
Ph.D. in inorganic, organic or materials chemistry or related field completed within the last 5 years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications
Nanosynthesis, in particular of semiconductor quantum dots
Nanocrystal assembly
Experience with inorganic/organometallic molecular synthesis and characterization
Optical and structural characterization techniques
Planning and execution of complex, multistep reactions
Work Environment
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants
Contact Eric Bowes ( ) directly about this position.
At least 3 letters of recommendation are required.
The appointment is for 2 years, with a possible extension for the 3rd year
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
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Worksite address
los alamos, NM, 87545, US
Who can apply
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