Postdoc: Ultra-Wide Bandgap MBE for Oxide & Nitride

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Pension plan

403(b) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Materials Science Center. The position focuses on thin film synthesis of nitride and oxide materials using Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy, with emphasis on ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors for electronic devices.

The candidate will synthesize and characterize oxide and nitride materials, maintain deposition and characterization equipment, and contribute to data analysis software.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
• Experience operating a plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy tool.
• Strong background in oxides or nitride materials research.
• Experience with semiconductor materials or electronic devices.
• Proven track record in scientific writing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and characterize oxide and nitride materials using Plasma-Assisted MBE.
• Maintain and steward deposition and characterization equipment.
• Develop and modify data analysis software for research results.
• Collaborate on basic and applied projects focused on ultra-wide bandgap materials.
• Prepare reports and disseminate findings through publications and talks.

Skills

MBE operation

Vacuum deposition

Materials research

Scientific writing

Python/Matlab

Education

PhD in related field

Tools

MBE system

Job description

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Materials Science Center. The position focuses on thin film synthesis of nitride and oxide materials using Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy, with emphasis on ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors for electronic devices.

The candidate will synthesize and characterize oxide and nitride materials, maintain deposition and characterization equipment, and contribute to data analysis software.