Postdoc: Advanced Optical Probes for Clocks & Sensing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Telecommuting options for some roles

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a postdoctoral appointee to advance optical probes for spectroscopy and atomic clocks. The role focuses on AMO physics, quantum sensing, and related technology development, with onsite work in Albuquerque, NM.

A PhD in AMO-related fields and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required. The postdoc position is temporary, with potential renewal, and involves collaboration across teams, data analysis, and hands-on experiments using

Qualifications

• PhD conferred within five years prior to employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an L-level security clearance.
• Experience in AMO or quantum sensing related research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research projects on optical probes for spectroscopy and clocks.
• Develop and optimize AMO quantum sensing technologies for national security applications.
• Collaborate across disciplines in a dynamic team environment.

Skills

Laser spectroscopy

Laser optics

Single photon counting

Entangled photon sources

Microscopy and imaging

Diode laser systems

Optical alignment

Mechanical design

Experiment control

Electronics data acquisition

Education

PhD in AMO physics / atomic, molecular, or optical physics / materials science / chemistry

Tools

Matlab

Python

SolidWorks

Zemax

COMSOL

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking a postdoctoral appointee to advance optical probes for spectroscopy and atomic clocks. The role focuses on AMO physics, quantum sensing, and related technology development, with onsite work in Albuquerque, NM.

A PhD in AMO-related fields and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required. The postdoc position is temporary, with potential renewal, and involves collaboration across teams, data analysis, and hands-on experiments using