Postdoctoral Appointee - Quantum Photonics, Onsite

Postdoctoral Appointee - Quantum Photonics, Onsite

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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
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• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401(k), learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

The Nanostructure Physics Department at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Appointee to work with a Department of Energy‑funded team to develop the next generation of quantum optical metasurfaces at the intersection of quantum optics and nanophotonics.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Support research in nonlinear metasurfaces including harmonic generation, parametric down‑conversion, and other quantum‑optical phenomena
• Design, simulate, fabricate, and/or characterize semiconductor‑based metasurfaces using electromagnetic simulation tools
• Study new physics phenomena and evaluate new concepts
• Report research results in top‑tier journals and professional conferences
• Generate new intellectual property through patent filing

Qualifications We Require

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Optical Science, or other related STEM field conferred within five (5) years prior to employment
• Experience in performing original research with a record of invention, original publications in top‑tier journals, conference papers, and presentations
• Photonic design using FDTD or FEM based techniques
• Experimental characterization including guided wave and free‑space optics
• Nonlinear and quantum optics
• Experience with nanofabrication such as electron beam lithography, RIE/ICP and wet etching, metallization, scanning electron microscopy, etc.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience in single‑photon measurements
• Familiarity with cryostats for low‑temperature measurements
• Knowledge of quantum optics as it relates to quantum information science and measurements
• Experience with femtosecond lasers, amplifiers, and related equipment
• Expertise in fabrication, characterization, and usage of various III‑V and II‑V semiconductors (e.g., silicon, GaAs/Al Ga As /InP/InAs, etc.)
• Design and testing of photonics devices such as wave guides, gratings, modulators, lasers, amplifiers, optical detectors

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Background Screening

Sandia will conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. (Other details omitted for brevity.)

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

Job : 696403