Fundamental Nanophotonics Postdoc: Quantum Light & Topology

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 compressed workweeks

4/10 compressed workweeks

Telecommuting options

Vacation and benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a postdoctoral researcher to explore nanophotonic light-mmatter interactions, focusing on chirality, topology, non-Hermiticity, and quantum coherence. The position supports both theory-driven and experimentally inclined work, with collaboration across teams and platforms.

The role involves developing new theoretical descriptions, designing nanophotonic structures, and possibly validating concepts with experiments, while fitting within Sandia's mission in

Qualifications

• PhD conferred within five years prior to employment.
• Strong background in photonics or nanophotonics.
• Ability to pursue theory and experiment in photonic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical frameworks and modeling for nanophotonic phenomena.
• Collaborate with experimentalists to realize and characterize photonic systems.
• Publish high-impact research and present at conferences.

Skills

Photonics background

Strong communication

Education

PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Optical Science, or related field

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a postdoctoral researcher to explore nanophotonic light-mmatter interactions, focusing on chirality, topology, non-Hermiticity, and quantum coherence. The position supports both theory-driven and experimentally inclined work, with collaboration across teams and platforms.

The role involves developing new theoretical descriptions, designing nanophotonic structures, and possibly validating concepts with experiments, while fitting within Sandia's mission in