Postdoctoral Researcher Quantum Materials Topology (DFT/ML)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible PTO

Onsite gyms

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in computational materials physics to apply DFT and high-throughput methods for discovering and inverse-designing 2D f-electron materials with topological properties.

You will develop workflows, utilize VASP/Quantum Espresso/Wien2k and contribute to a collaborative project across theory and experiment, aiming to enable future quantum information devices at LANL and partner institutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science (completed within the last 5 years) is required.
• Strong publications track record in computational materials theory.
• Experience with first-principles DFT simulations and HPC environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply DFT and high-throughput methods to discover and inverse-design 2D f-electron materials with non-trivial topology.
• Develop computational workflows and adapt existing DFT codes for new materials challenges.
• Collaborate with theory and experimental teams to advance quantum information platforms.

Skills

DFT simulations

VASP

Quantum Espresso

Wien2k

Python

C++

Fortran

Machine learning

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science

Tools

Python

C++

Fortran

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in computational materials physics to apply DFT and high-throughput methods for discovering and inverse-designing 2D f-electron materials with topological properties.

You will develop workflows, utilize VASP/Quantum Espresso/Wien2k and contribute to a collaborative project across theory and experiment, aiming to enable future quantum information devices at LANL and partner institutions.