Postdoctoral Research Associate - Integrated Photonics Job Oak Ridge area,Tennessee USA,Research/Development

Overview

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment.

These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

Requisition

Overview

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Participate in new and ongoing research on quantum integrated photonics.
Formulate novel quantum sensing solutions to problems of national interest and support the research and development necessary for the practical implementation of those solutions
Interpret, report, and present research concepts and results to national audiences at all levels
Write peer-reviewed papers and technical reports for internal and external release and represent the organization by giving technical presentations in large public forums
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications

A PhD in physics or a related field completed within the last 5 years

Preferred Qualifications

We are interested in candidates with general research experiences in quantum optics and quantum information science. Priority is given to candidates with experience on the design, fabrication, and testing of integrated photonic devices and circuits.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs

Special Requirements

Export control, no clearance:
This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.

Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.

Security, Credentialing, And Eligibility Requirements

For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.

To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives,…