Postdoc: Coherent X-ray Scattering in Quantum Materials

Brookhaven National Laboratory; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral research associate to explore quantum correlations and many-body dynamics in quantum condensed matter using coherent x-ray techniques. The role involves developing and executing XPCS experiments at Brookhaven’s X-ray Scattering Group (XSG) to probe nano-to-meso-scale dynamics in charged, spin, and orbital ordered systems.

The postdoc will collaborate with the XSG and contribute to planning, performing, and analyzing experiments and to

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, materials science, physical chemistry or related field.
• Strong understanding of quantum materials physics.
• Experience with x-ray scattering or related techniques.
• Proficient in Python.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and analyze coherent x-ray scattering experiments.
• Disseminate research results via conferences and publications.

Skills

Quantum materials

X-ray scattering

Python

Academic writing

Teamwork

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Tools

Synchrotron experiments

Coherent X-ray scattering

Resonant X-ray scattering

Strongly correlated oxides

Light–matter interactions

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a postdoctoral research associate to explore quantum correlations and many-body dynamics in quantum condensed matter using coherent x-ray techniques. The role involves developing and executing XPCS experiments at Brookhaven’s X-ray Scattering Group (XSG) to probe nano-to-meso-scale dynamics in charged, spin, and orbital ordered systems.

The postdoc will collaborate with the XSG and contribute to planning, performing, and analyzing experiments and to