Postdoctoral Research Associate Quantum Materials
Job ID JR101242 Date posted 07/08/2024Scientists in Brookhaven’s Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science Division (CMPMSD) study basic and applied aspects of quantum materials and their utilization. The CMPMSD at Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks applicants for a research associate position with the goal of establishing a new effort in the development, understanding, and characterization of thin film quantum materials for the next generation of microelectronics and quantum information science and technology.
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Position Description
We are looking for a postdoctoral research associate to grow high quality thin films of quantum materials and heterostructures and study them with transport and advanced microscopic methods. These experiments will be integrated in a dynamic team environment, including collaboration with theorists, machine learning experts, and other experimentalists.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) of quantum materials and other thin film growth methods
- Performing transport and electron microscopy experiments on thin films and heterostructures and analyzing and interpreting the results
- Reporting the scientific results in academic papers and talks
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science or related discipline.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a multi-institutional team.
- Demonstrated ability to grow high quality thin films by using PLD, and ability to repair and maintain multi-chamber PLD system
- A proven ability to perform structural characterization with advanced transmission electron microscopy
- Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff.
- Demonstrated ability to disseminate research results by writing manuscripts and giving academic presentations.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience with topological quantum materials synthesis and characterizations
- Additional experience with MOD and CVD growth of thin films
- Synchrotron based materials characterizations
Other Information:
Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $75000 - $85000 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
- Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.
- BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
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