Quantum Dot Synthesis & Device Integration Postdoc

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop optical nanomaterials and advance quantum dot synthesis with device integration. You will collaborate with Ph.D.

staff scientists, postdocs and students and contribute to multidisciplinary projects in spectroscopy, theory, polymer chemistry and electron microscopy. The role emphasizes publication in peer‑reviewed journals and presenting findings at national and international conferences, with an onsite location in Los

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

• Publish results of this work in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at national and international meetings.

Skills

Air-sensitive synthesis

Nanocrystal synthesis

Device fabrication

Publication record

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in inorganic/organic/materials chemistry

Tools

Spectroscopic tools

TEM

Dip-pen nanolithography

Thin-film preparation tools

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop optical nanomaterials and advance quantum dot synthesis with device integration. You will collaborate with Ph.D.

staff scientists, postdocs and students and contribute to multidisciplinary projects in spectroscopy, theory, polymer chemistry and electron microscopy. The role emphasizes publication in peer‑reviewed journals and presenting findings at national and international conferences, with an onsite location in Los