Quantum Dot Synthesis and Device Integration Postdoc

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition assistance

PTO & holidays

Onsite gym

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop and discover new optical nanomaterials and hybrid materials with emergent functionality. Focus areas include quantum dot synthesis and device integration, using advanced tools and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The appointment is for 2 years with potential extension to a 3rd year. Applicants should have strong synthesis skills, a solid publication record, and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Strong chemical synthesis skills using air-sensitive handling techniques.
• Nanocrystal synthesis, manipulation and surface modification.
• Device fabrication and testing experience (e.g. LEDs, detectors, FET, solar cells).
• A strong publication record.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in multidisciplinary experimental/theoretical research to develop optical nanomaterials and hybrid materials with emergent functionality.
• Collaborate with Ph.D. staff scientists, postdocs, and students in spectroscopy, theory, polymer chemistry, and electron microscopy.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national/international meetings.

Skills

Air-sensitive synthesis

Nanocrystal synthesis

Device fabrication

Publication record

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in inorganic/organic/materials chemistry

Job description

What You Will Do

A position is available (starting immediately) for a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to engage in a multidisciplinary experimental/theoretical research environment with the goal of developing and discovering new optical nanomaterials, advancing chemical synthesis, and creating new hybrid materials with emergent functionality. A particular focus will be quantum dot synthesis and device integration. The postdoc would have available to them air-sensitive handling equipment, advanced spectroscopic tools for nanocrystal and molecular characterization (including single-particle characterization in the near-infrared), transmission electron microscopes, as well as a dip-pen nanolithography system, and thin-film preparation tools. The successful candidate will do this work in collaboration with a team of Ph.D. staff scientists, postdocs and students with expertise in the areas of single-nanostructure optical spectroscopy/imaging, theory/modeling, polymer chemistry, and electron microscopy. Postdoctoral appointees will publish results of this work in peer-reviewed journals, and will have the opportunity to present their findings at national and international meetings.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Strong chemical synthesis skills using air-sensitive handling techniques
• Nanocrystal synthesis, manipulation and surface modification
• Device fabrication and testing experience (e.g. LEDs, detectors, FET, solar cells)
• A strong publication record
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Education

Ph.D. in inorganic, organic or materials chemistry or related field completed within the last 5 years or soon to be completed.

Desired Qualifications

• Nanosynthesis, in particular of semiconductor quantum dots
• Nanocrystal assembly
• Experience with inorganic/organometallic molecular synthesis and characterization
• Optical and structural characterization techniques
• Planning and execution of complex, multistep reactions

Work Environment

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants

• Contact Eric Bowes ([e-mail]) directly about this position.
• At least 3 letters of recommendation are required.
• The appointment is for 2 years, with a possible extension for the 3rd year

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs