Graduate Student ST​/Nanofabrication GRA

What You Will Do

The Laboratory for Ultrafast Materials and Optical Science (LUMOS) group in the Materials Physics and Applications (MPA) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks an outstanding graduate research assistant (GRA) with strong background and extensive experience in micro- and nano-fabrication, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMs) processing, and optical and material characterizations. The successful candidate will assist several on-going projects, perform process development and device fabrication using the state-of-the-art cleanroom at Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) Core facility, and conduct optical measurements using CINT Gateway facility as well as LUMOS labs  selected candidate will have opportunities to get involved in world-class research activities while pursuing his/her dissertation research.

The selected candidate will work both independently and collaboratively with PI and other scientists of the LUMOS team for this research endeavor.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Must be enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited, degree-granting graduate level program (or international equivalent)
• Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Experience in one or several following micro- and nano-fabrication processes, tools, and metrology: photolithography, electron-beam lithography, thin-film deposition, plasma dry etching, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and atomic force microscopy (AFM).
• Experience in optical characterizations, including photoluminescence (PL), time-resolved PL, and linear transmission and reflection measurements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research both independently and collaboratively.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience in designing integrated photonics (e.g., wave guides, couplers, ring resonators lasers, etc.) using commercial simulation packages (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, CST) and their device fabrication.
• Experience in fabricating lithium niobate photonic devices.
• Experience in ultrafast optical characterizations such as pump-probe measurements.
• Demonstrated record of scientific achievement through journal publications and technical presentations.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.

Interested candidates should send a full CV with the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three potential references, and a cover letter to Dr. Chun-Chieh Chang (cchang). Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents, 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.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Internal applicants may apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The position does not require a security clearance; selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks. No clearance

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp or call , opt. 3.