Quantum Dot Synthesis and Device Integration Postdoc

What You Will Do

A position is available (starting immediately) for a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to engage in a multidisciplinary experimental/theoretical research environment with the goal of developing and discovering new optical nanomaterials, advancing chemical synthesis, and creating new hybrid materials with emergent functionality. A particular focus will be quantum dot synthesis and device integration. The postdoc would have available to them air-sensitive handling equipment, advanced spectroscopic tools for nanocrystal and molecular characterization (including single-particle characterization in the near-infrared), transmission electron microscopes, as well as a dip-pen nanolithography system, and thin-film preparation tools.

The successful candidate will do this work in collaboration with a team of Ph.D. staff scientists, postdocs and students with expertise in the areas of single-nanostructure optical spectroscopy/imaging, theory/modeling, polymer chemistry, and electron microscopy. Postdoctoral appointees will publish results of this work in peer-reviewed journals, and will have the opportunity to present their findings at national and international meetings.

• Strong chemical synthesis skills using air-sensitive handling techniques
• Nanocrystal synthesis, manipulation and surface modification
• Device fabrication and testing experience (e.g. LEDs, detectors, FET, solar cells)
• A strong publication record
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Ph.D. in inorganic, organic or materials chemistry or related field completed within the last 5 years or soon to be completed.

• Nanosynthesis, in particular of semiconductor quantum dots
• Nanocrystal assembly
• Experience with inorganic/organometallic molecular synthesis and characterization
• Optical and structural characterization techniques
  
  Planning and execution of complex, multistep reactions

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.

• Contact Eric Bowes (bowes) directly about this position.
• At least 3 letters of recommendation are required.
• The appointment is for 2 years, with a possible extension for the 3rd year.

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
• 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)

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal…