Synthetic Nanomaterials Chemistry 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 low-dimensional (0- and 2-D quantum dot and nanoplatelet) semiconductor nanocrystal synthesis, and the formation of hybrid materials via chemical coupling of these quantum light emitters to molecular species bearing unpaired spins.

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
• Experience with organic/organometallic molecular synthesis and characterization
• 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 multistep organic/organometallic synthesis and characterization (e.g. by NMR, mass spectrometry, EPR, FT-IR, etc)
• Optical and structural characterization techniques
• Planning and execution of complex, multistep reactions

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

Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a new graduate is currently $INSERT VALUE. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

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)

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