High Pressure Quantum Matter Postdoc

** What You Will Do*
* The Pulsed Field Facility of the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) at Los Alamos National Laboratory has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral position in experimental condensed matter physics, with an emphasis on tunneling and thermodynamic measurements at high pressure and high magnetic fields on f-electron quantum materials. We seek highly motivated individuals who are passionate about physics to develop and explore new ideas on quantum materials.  

The NHMFL is a user facility for research in materials, chemistry, and life sciences. The Pulsed Field Facility is dedicated to providing the largest non-destructive magnetic fields, in the lowest noise environments, for materials research. The postdoc will work on a collaborative project between the Pulsed Field Facility and the Quantum groups at LANL.

Any inquiries about this specific opening and other opportunities within our group are welcome and should be sent to Dr. Mun Chan (mkchan) and Dr. Eric Bauer (edbauer@lanl).

** What You Need*
* Minimum

Job Requirements:

+ A strong background in experimental condensed matter physics

+ The ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of peers and supervisors

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to work independently, creatively, and as part of a team

+ Demonstrated abilities in writing peer reviewed publications

+ Expertise in the following areas:

+ High pressure expertise using a Diamond-Anvil-Cell (DAC)

+ Basic characterization (e.g., electrical and thermal transport, magnetization, and specific heat) of materials

Education/

Experience:

A Ph.D. in Physics or related fields completed within the past five years or soon to be completed is required.  The candidate will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment.

Desired

Qualifications:

+ Measurements of electrical resistivity, thermometry, or thermal transport in a DAC

+ X-ray diffraction, magnetic diffraction, or X-ray spectroscopy in a DAC

+ Laser-heating of materials in a DAC

+ Strong background in the physics of f-electron materials

+ Measurements at cryogenic temperatures

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.

Note to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. In addition to applying on-line, please submit a CV, publication list, a brief statement of research interests and the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of 4 potential references to mkchan.  Please include a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and desired skills when applying for the position.  

A current C.V. with the minimum following information/sections is also required:
Educational background, degree dates;
Work experience;
Competitive honors;
Relevant extracurricular activities;
Peer-Reviewed Publications;
Non-peer-reviewed Publications;
References. Only complete applications with a cover letter and C.V. will be considered.  References will not be contacted without permission from the applicant.

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** Where You Will Work*
* Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. 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

+ …