Postdoc: Quantum Materials Modeling for Devices (Hybrid)

Sandia National Laboratories; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance materials modeling, machine learning, and quantum simulation targeting optical defects for quantum systems. The role involves high‑throughput calculations and collaboration with a broad team across theory and experiment.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and a strong publication record; diverse backgrounds in QIS are encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD must be conferred within five years prior to employment.
• Record of research demonstrated by publications or high-impact deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply materials modeling, machine learning, and quantum simulation techniques to predict optical defects.
• Collaborate with a team using diverse theoretical and experimental methods.
• Encourage applicants with varying backgrounds in QIS to apply.

Skills

Density Functional Theory

Molecular Dynamics

Machine Learning

Quantum Embedding Theory

Quantum Simulation Algorithms

Scientific programming

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics or Materials Science or Chemistry or Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or Mathematics

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance materials modeling, machine learning, and quantum simulation targeting optical defects for quantum systems. The role involves high‑throughput calculations and collaboration with a broad team across theory and experiment.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and a strong publication record; diverse backgrounds in QIS are encouraged.