Ultrafast Charge Dynamics via GHz/THz AFM in 2D Materials

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness facilities

Banking services on site

Cafeteria facilities on site

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UT-Battelle's ORNL seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study fast charge dynamics in 2D materials/ferroelectric heterostructures using high-frequency AFM-based techniques and Python-driven automated workflows.

You will probe micro- and nanoscale charge dynamics at interfaces, contribute to 2D material/ferroelectric heterostructures fabrication, and collaborate with scientists across ORNL in synthesis, theory, and characterization.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience with high-frequency electrical/optical microscopy techniques is preferred.
• Experience with 2D materials and AFM-based methods.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials research using electrical and optical atomic force microscopy techniques.
• Contribute to the development of advanced functional atomic force microscopy techniques.
• Present and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.
• Collaborate across ORNL in synthesis, heterostructure preparation, theory, and characterization.

Skills

Instrument development

Optical techniques

Microwave circuits

AFM techniques

2D materials

Python

MATLAB

Communication

Independence

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

KPFM

PFM

sMIM

Job description

UT-Battelle's ORNL seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to study fast charge dynamics in 2D materials/ferroelectric heterostructures using high-frequency AFM-based techniques and Python-driven automated workflows.

You will probe micro- and nanoscale charge dynamics at interfaces, contribute to 2D material/ferroelectric heterostructures fabrication, and collaborate with scientists across ORNL in synthesis, theory, and characterization.