Postdoctoral Researcher, Nanophotonics & Quantum Optics

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Medical insurance (PPO or HDHP)
Dental & vision insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
401(k) with matching

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a result-oriented Postdoctoral Appointee passionate about light-matter interactions and quantum photonics. On-site work involves designing, fabricating, and characterizing novel optical devices and pursuing nanoscale phenomena with publication and IP generation expectations.

Required: PhD in experimental physics or related field with recent completion; experience in mid-IR spectroscopy and strong coupling physics; demonstrated research plan

Qualifications

  • PhD in experimental physics, EE, optical engineering or related field; PhD awarded within last 5 years or near completion.
  • Experience with mid-IR spectroscopic characterization and monitoring of chemical reactions.
  • Understanding of strong coupling to cavity polaritons or localized surface resonances.

Responsibilities

  • Support research in nanophotonics, quantum optics, metamaterials, and nonlinear optics.
  • Design, fabricate, and characterize optical devices, materials, and systems.
  • Develop original research ideas for nanoscale phenomena.
  • Report research results in top-tier journals and conferences.
  • Generate new intellectual property through patent filing.

Skills

Experimental physics
Mid-IR spectroscopy
Strong coupling physics
Research planning & publications
Independent & collaborative work

Education

PhD in experimental physics or related field

Tools

COMSOL

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a result-oriented Postdoctoral Appointee passionate about light-matter interactions and quantum photonics. On-site work involves designing, fabricating, and characterizing novel optical devices and pursuing nanoscale phenomena with publication and IP generation expectations.

Required: PhD in experimental physics or related field with recent completion; experience in mid-IR spectroscopy and strong coupling physics; demonstrated research plan

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