Postdoc: Radiation Effects in Microelectronic Memory

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct innovative research and analysis on radiation effects in microelectronics, focusing on non-volatile memory technologies and devices built at Sandia's facilities. The role involves experiments, simulations, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to understand SEE, TID, and dose-rate effects in radiation environments.

You will work with advanced memory technologies, publish findings, and present at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Material Sciences, Physics, or closely relevant field.
• Knowledge of device physics in microelectronics or electronics.
• Strong publication record with peer‑reviewed journals and external presentations at scientific conferences.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments or simulations to investigate radiation effects in electronics and other test objects.
• Team with specialists in radiation experiments, design of experiments, and data analysis.
• Summarize findings in internal reports and publish results in journals or present at conferences.
• Communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Travel for experiments, project meetings and conferences.

Skills

Device physics knowledge

Publication record

DOE clearance eligibility

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Engineering, Material Sciences, Physics or closely related field

Tools

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct innovative research and analysis on radiation effects in microelectronics, focusing on non-volatile memory technologies and devices built at Sandia's facilities. The role involves experiments, simulations, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to understand SEE, TID, and dose-rate effects in radiation environments.

You will work with advanced memory technologies, publish findings, and present at conferences.