Postdoc: In-Situ Optical Diagnostics for Semiconductors

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance in‑situ optical diagnostics for wide‑gap semiconductor materials. You will plan experiments, install and maintain diagnostic tools, and analyze data to control atomic‑scale defects.

The role emphasizes publishing results and presenting at conferences. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, design and characterize supporting experiments, and contribute to new research opportunities at Sandia's

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Experience designing and building optical systems.
• Experience with laser pump‑probe imaging, velocimetry techniques such as direct imaging, photon Doppler velocimetry, and/or VISAR, and/or non‑commercial spectroscopy.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques such as photoluminescence spectroscopy, electron microscopy, plasma diagnostics, and/or measurement of thermodynamic and transport properties.
• Record of publishing results in peer‑reviewed journals and presenting at scientific and/or technical conferences.
• Conversational understanding of physics and materials science.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform experiments, install, repair, and maintain diagnostic tools, and collect and analyze data with the goal of controlling atomic‑scale defect populations in wide‑gap semiconductors.
• Perform the design and characterization necessary to support projects or experiments.
• Publish journal articles and present work at local and national conferences.
• Interact and collaborate with other inter‑disciplinary research groups within Sandia National Laboratories to develop new research opportunities and projects.

Skills

Optical design

Laser pump‑probe imaging

Velocimetry

Materials characterization

Publications

DOE clearance eligibility

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

ImageJ

COMSOL

C++

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance in‑situ optical diagnostics for wide‑gap semiconductor materials. You will plan experiments, install and maintain diagnostic tools, and analyze data to control atomic‑scale defects.

The role emphasizes publishing results and presenting at conferences. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, design and characterize supporting experiments, and contribute to new research opportunities at Sandia's