Postdoc / Point Defects and Magnetic Order in High-Entropy Materials

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Extensive relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for a position focused on research on high-entropy materials, primarily using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy in a collaborative environment. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Physics or Material Science and have a strong background in experimental research.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and flexible working schedules. Candidates from various backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please note eligibility restrictions for specific nationalities due to security regulations.

Qualifications

• Background in experimental condensed matter or materials science.
• Experience handling cryogenic/high-magnetic field environments.
• Expertise in elastic, thermoelastic, or magnetoelastic phenomena preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on high-entropy materials using RUS.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary groups in physics, chemistry, and materials science.

Skills

Experimental research experience

Ability to work independently and in a team

Excellent written and communication skills in English

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or Material Science

Job description

What You Will Do

Work at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at LANL (MPA-MAGLAB) to conduct research on high-entropy materials. An emphasis will be on the fundamental science of point defects in fusion-relevant high-entropy alloys and the nature of magnetic order in disordered systems. The research will focus on the use of resonant ultrasound spectroscopy (RUS) to extract symmetry-resolved information on point defects and examine the elastic constant tensor as a function of temperature and magnetic field. RUS will be combined with dilatometry and heat capacity to examine anharmonicity, phase transitions, and magnetoelastic phenomena. Work will involve collaborations with an interdisciplinary group of experimentalists and theorists spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.

What You Need

A background in experimental condensed matter or material science is required. Experience with performing measurements in cryogenic/high-magnetic field environments and/or expertise in elastic, thermoelastic, or magnetoelastic phenomena is preferred.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience with experimental research in condensed matter or material science
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and in a team environment
• Must have excellent written and communication skills in English

Desired Qualifications

Education: A Ph.D. in Physics or Material Science is required. The candidate must be within 5 years of completion of Ph.D. at time of being proposed for review by the committee and will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Eligibility and Security

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email [e-mail] or call [phone], opt. 3.