Quantum and Nanomaterials Scientist (Scientist 2​/3

What You Will Do

The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites outstanding candidates for an experimental scientist in the Quantum Materials Systems (QMS) thrust. CINT is a national user facility funded by the DOE Office of Science to provide research capabilities in nanoscience to a worldwide community of users. Scientific thrusts in CINT include Quantum Materials Systems;
Nanophotonics and Optical Nanomaterials;
Soft, Biological and Composite Nanomaterials; and In‑Situ Characterization and Nanomechanics. Additional information on the user facility is available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

The successful candidate will perform scientific research both independently and collaboratively with CINT users, in areas related to the QMS thrust's research themes, such as fabrication of emerging materials for quantum systems and microelectronic devices, synthesis of emerging materials, demonstration of device architectures based on quantum and semiconducting nanomaterials, discovering emergent phenomena in quantum materials, and transport and dynamics of quantum materials systems.

The selected candidate will be expected to develop collaborative relationships with CINT users, contribute to the strategic direction for CINT, and to actively collaborate with researchers at CINT and LANL. The CINT Strategic Plan is available at  The selected candidate also has the opportunity to interact with sponsors to develop fundamental and applied research programs.

The successful candidate must have a strong background in basic science and engineering of emerging materials. Expertise in fabrication, synthesis, and electrical characterization are desirable.

Scientist 2 ($106,400 - $176,000)

The successful candidate will:
Carry out a vigorous program of scientific research and support CINT user science in the area of science of quantum and microelectronic materials, in general.

Scientist 3 ($128,000 - $215,900)

In addition to the duties outlined above, the (higher level title) will be required to:

• Contribute substantially to setting the strategic directions for the QMS Thrust.
• Interact with a broad set of sponsors who may benefit from CINT advances in areas ranging from national security to applied energy programs.

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Experience performing high-impact research in the areas of emerging materials and devices.
• Record of scientific research achievements (publications, citations, presentations, intellectual properties) in the areas of quantum and microelectronic materials
• Experience developing experimental capabilities for two or more among the three topics:
  1) materials synthesis,
  2) micro/nanofabrication,
  3) transport measurements.
• Experience in the peer review of publications.
• Formal education in a relevant area of quantum and microelectronic materials
• Outstanding verbal and writing skills and a record of effective technical communication

In addition to the Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Scientist 3 level requires:

• Experience leading research as a principal investigator.
• Experience supervising technical support personnel and/or research group.
• Experience developing collaborative research projects.
• Recognized national reputation as evidenced by invited presentations and services on scientific societal committees at national level.

Education/Experience at level 2:
Position requires a Bachelor's 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.

Education/Experience at level 3:
Position requires a Master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• A relevant PhD with postdoctoral experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of techniques in…