Staff Research Associate — Quantum Materials & Qubits

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Staff Research Associate to lead a multi-modal investigation into amorphous superconductivity, aiming to develop high-performance materials for next-generation superconducting qubits. The role centers on high-resolution STM/STS and correlative TEM alignment of electronic and atomic-scale structure.

Lead a small team, integrate sample fabrication with AI-driven data analysis and ARPES measurements at ALS, and publish

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• Proven expertise in performing and interpreting STM/STS measurements.
• Expertise in air-sensitive sample preparation and the maintenance of vacuum integrity for sensitive superconducting materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead scientific projects from data acquisition to publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-resolution STM/STS measurements and mappings.
• Conduct hyperspectral STS mapping over large scales and align with TEM imaging.
• Lead development of an air-sensitive sample preparation glove box workflow.
• Coordinate STM/STS with TEM studies on the same sample position.
• Oversee AI-driven analysis of correlation microscopy data.
• Collaborate with Molecular Foundry and UC Santa Barbara on superconducting qubits projects.
• Summarize findings in manuscripts for publication.
• Supervise PhD students and collaborating Postdocs.

Skills

STM/STS measurements

Air-sensitive sample prep

Vacuum systems

Data analysis

ML analysis

Leadership / mentorship

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Materials Science

Tools

Glovebox systems

Vacuum systems

Job description

The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Staff Research Associate to lead a multi-modal investigation into amorphous superconductivity, aiming to develop high-performance materials for next-generation superconducting qubits. The role centers on high-resolution STM/STS and correlative TEM alignment of electronic and atomic-scale structure.

Lead a small team, integrate sample fabrication with AI-driven data analysis and ARPES measurements at ALS, and publish