Postdoc in Nanophotonics & Quantum Optics

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

22 hours ago
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Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico is seeking a results-oriented Postdoctoral Appointee to advance scientific discovery in light-matter interactions and quantum photonics. You will join the Nanophotonics Thrust at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies and contribute to cutting-edge research.

On any given day you may design, fabricate, and characterize novel optical devices and systems, develop original research ideas, report results in top-tier journals and conferences,

Qualifications

  • PhD awarded within the last 5 years or near completion.
  • Experience with mid-IR spectroscopic characterization of surfaces and monitoring of chemical reactions.
  • Strong understanding of strong light-matter coupling (cavity polaritons or localized resonances).
  • Proven track record of original research, publications and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Support research in nanophotonics, quantum optics, metamaterials and nonlinear optics.
  • Design, fabricate, and characterize optical devices, materials and systems.
  • Develop original research ideas for nanoscale phenomena.
  • Report research results in top-tier journals and conferences.
  • Generate new intellectual property through patent filing.

Skills

Research planning
Invention track record
Publications and presentations
Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, optical engineering or science
Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

COMSOL
Scanning probe microscopy
Spectroscopy tools
Laser safety and optics setup

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico is seeking a results-oriented Postdoctoral Appointee to advance scientific discovery in light-matter interactions and quantum photonics. You will join the Nanophotonics Thrust at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies and contribute to cutting-edge research.

On any given day you may design, fabricate, and characterize novel optical devices and systems, develop original research ideas, report results in top-tier journals and conferences,

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