Experimental Quantum Materials Scientist; Scientist

Position: Experimental Quantum Materials Scientist (Scientist 2)
** This position is open for external candidates only to apply.*
* ** What You Will Do*
* Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has immediate openings for one or more scientifically outstanding and highly motivated experimental quantum materials scientists. This position is in the Quantum and Strongly Correlated Electrons Team (SCES Team), which is part of the Materials Physics and Applications Division's Quantum Group (MPA-Q). MPA-Q is a ~45-person, ~$25M, research and development organization focusing on the discovery, understanding, and exploitation of quantum phenomena in materials science, measurement, computation, and secure communications.

Areas of leadership include: strongly correlated electronic and topological materials; condensed matter physics of actinide and f-electron systems; atom trap-based experiment for quantum sensing, computing, and simulations; quantum communication and advanced networking for national and energy security; and ultrasensitive magnetic field measurement and magnetic resonance techniques for basic research and applied science. New directions include artificial intelligence for scientific discovery and the development of partnerships to strengthen and grow the regional and national quantum economic ecosystem.

Research sponsors include DOE, DOD, LDRD, and various global security (GS) programs.

The fundamental purpose of MPA-Q is to be the experimental heart of quantum science and technology development at Los Alamos National Laboratory, a scientific capability center for the realization of the Second Quantum Revolution through basic research and mission science. A key aspect of this is to discover, understand, and control strong electronic correlations in quantum matter inherent to actinide science.

The new Quantum Materials Scientists will be members of a research team that focuses on discovering and understanding new phenomena in strongly correlated electron materials. Correlated f-electron-based systems are a particular area of emphasis and studies of magnetism, spin fluctuations and electronic structure often play a crucial role in understanding novel states of matter, including (but not limited to) quantum criticality, topological matter, quantum spin systems, heavy fermion physics, low dimensional physics, spin-orbit coupled systems, unconventional superconductivity, and other new phases of matter that often emerge at low temperatures.

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out experiments in the laboratory (or at user facilities) that is most appropriate for the desired measurements. The candidate will be expected to contribute to ongoing technical work as well as to develop and prepare proposals for new research initiatives. The candidate should be able to work effectively as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team, which includes sample growth, transport and thermodynamic measurements, NMR, and measurements under extreme conditions (high pressure, high magnetic fields, and low temperature) to explore new physics through new materials.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated record of technical excellence and achievement in studies of quantum materials, correlated-electron materials, or a related field.

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Demonstrated proficiency with experimental measurement techniques and understanding of state-of-the art experimental methods.

+ Demonstrated familiarity with relevant physical theory and analysis of data.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop and lead high impact scientific projects from conception through to publication.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including scientific creativity and technical problem solving.

+ Ability and inclination to contribute to a wide range of basic research and mission science programs as needs and opportunities evolve with time.

** Education and/or

Experience:

** Positions requires a Bachelor' degree in a STEM field from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience, typically with post-doctoral research experience at a university or national lab or equivalent experience directly related to the occupation. In general, an advanced degree (e.g., M.S. or Ph.D.) in related to MPA-Q research is preferred.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Experience conducting experiments under extreme conditions, for example, low temperature, high magnetic field, or high pressure.

+ Scientific understanding of or experience with f-electron materials.

+ Demonstrated collaborative research experience, within academia, industry or government agencies.

+ Postdoctoral research or similar research experience.

+ Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires U.S. citizenship.

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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.  Working in the lab and in close proximity to other experimental researchers and labs, with flexibility for offsite work up to 20%.

** Position commitment:
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