Postdoctoral Scholar - Quantum Microelectronics & Devices

Sacbar; Livermore, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee in the Materials Physics Department to explore novel quantum phenomena and design microelectronics devices for AI and quantum computing.

You will lead device characterization, perform fabrication using photo- and e-beam lithography, and analyze low-temperature transport data. The position requires on-site work and offers opportunities to present at conferences and publish in journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in semiconductor physics, condensed matter physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or other related science.
• A record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.

Responsibilities

• Work independently as well as contribute creatively to team efforts
• Perform micro- and nano-scale device fabrication using photo and e‑beam lithography
• Perform low temperature electronic transport measurements, data analysis and device simulation
• Operate 3He and dilution refrigerator cryogenic systems
• Present results at national/international meetings and publish research in high profile peer‑reviewed journals

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Presenting research at conferences

Education

PhD in semiconductor physics, condensed matter physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or related science

Tools

Electronic device fabrication (e-beam lithography)

3He and dilution refrigerator cryogenic systems

Low-temperature transport measurements

Superconducting device physics

Semiconductor device and circuit simulation

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee in the Materials Physics Department to explore novel quantum phenomena and design microelectronics devices for AI and quantum computing.

You will lead device characterization, perform fabrication using photo- and e-beam lithography, and analyze low-temperature transport data. The position requires on-site work and offers opportunities to present at conferences and publish in journals.