Postdoctoral Researcher: Twisted Oxide Quantum Materials by PLD

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance the physics and materials science of PLD-synthesized twisted oxide and hybrid quantum materials.

Based in the Neutron & X-Ray Scattering, & Thermophysics group, you will perform epitaxial synthesis by pulsed laser deposition, characterize structures and transport properties, and contribute to data analysis and publications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, or closely related field (within the last 5 years)
• Track record in physics of correlated oxides or 2D materials
• Experience in thin film deposition or 2D materials synthesis

Responsibilities

• Conduct epitaxial synthesis of complex-oxide thin films and heterostructures by pulsed laser deposition
• Complete twisted heterostructure and device fabrication using free-standing oxide membranes for physical property characterizations
• Data analysis of structural, ferroelectric, electric transport, magnetic, and superconducting properties
• Collaborate with STM and quantum device teams for advanced characterization
• Publish papers in key journals and present at conferences

Skills

Correlated oxides physics

2D materials physics

Thin film deposition

Pulsed laser deposition

Epitaxial synthesis

STM / scanning tunneling microscopy

Quantum device development

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in Condensed Matter Physics

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

Pulsed laser deposition equipment

Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM)

Quantum device fabrication tools

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance the physics and materials science of PLD-synthesized twisted oxide and hybrid quantum materials.

Based in the Neutron & X-Ray Scattering, & Thermophysics group, you will perform epitaxial synthesis by pulsed laser deposition, characterize structures and transport properties, and contribute to data analysis and publications.