Postdoc: Quantum Topological Materials (Neutron/X-ray)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical and retirement plans

Flexible work hours

On-site amenities

Resumo da vaga

Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Phenomena in Correlated and Topological Materials. The position focuses on accelerating discovery of antiferromagnets with spin-polarized band structures using neutron and x-ray scattering, leveraging quantum geometry, spin space groups, and machine-learning approaches.

You will join the Correlated Electron Materials Group in the Foundational Materials Science Section, collaborating with teams in

Qualificações

• A PhD in Condensed Matter Physics or a closely related field completed within the last 5 years.
• Experience working in the physics of correlated and topological materials.
• Expertise in neutron and/or x-ray scattering.

Responsabilidades

• Perform neutron or photon-based diffraction and spectroscopy to characterize quantum materials.
• Analyze data on structural, electronic, magnetic, and topological properties.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high scientific productivity.
• Publish papers and present at meetings and conferences.

Conhecimentos

Neutron scattering

X-ray scattering

Data analysis

AI/ML

Python

LabVIEW

Communication skills

Independent researcher

Formação

PhD in Condensed Matter Physics or closely related field

Ferramentas

LabVIEW

Python

Descrição da vaga

Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Quantum Phenomena in Correlated and Topological Materials. The position focuses on accelerating discovery of antiferromagnets with spin-polarized band structures using neutron and x-ray scattering, leveraging quantum geometry, spin space groups, and machine-learning approaches.

You will join the Correlated Electron Materials Group in the Foundational Materials Science Section, collaborating with teams in