About this position
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. The Strongly Correlated Electron Team is a multifaceted, highly collaborative team, which includes capabilities in sample growth, characterization, device fabrication, and measurements under extreme conditions (high pressure, high fields, and low temperature), explores new physics through new materials.
We have an immediate opening for up to three Quantum Matter Synthesis Postdoc positions for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about physics to develop and explore new ideas on quantum materials. Our interests for this postdoc position include topological matter, heavy fermion physics, low-dimensional physics, unconventional superconductivity, quantum criticality, and new phases of quantum matter. The successful applicant will benefit not only from a highly interactive environment within our team but also from the close proximity of the NHMFL pulsed magnetic field facility, the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (MPA-CINT), and the theoretical condensed matter group at Los Alamos.
Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in Physics completed within the past five years or soon to be completed is required; the candidate will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment
- A strong background in experimental condensed matter physics
- The ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of peers and supervisors
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to work creatively both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated abilities in writing peer reviewed publications
- Expertise in the following: synthesis of bulk polycrystalline materials and single crystals by a variety of methods including flux growth, Bridgman growth, Czochralski growth, chemical vapor transport, and induction and arc-melting techniques; Basic characterization (e.g., electrical and thermal transport, magnetization, and specific heat) of poly- and single crystals
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong background in the physics of f-electron materials
- Measurements at cryogenic temperatures
- Labview programming experience
We Are Delivering Scientific Excellence
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to solving the nation’s most critical national security challenges through science, technology, and innovation. As a cornerstone of the U.S. nuclear security enterprise and the nation’s premier plutonium center of excellence, LANL ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of the nuclear stockpile.
Applications should be sent to: edbauer@lanl.gov
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