Postdoctoral Research Associate on Fabrication and Measurement of Novel Quantum Devices and Phenomena

Position Description

Quantum Postdoctoral Research Associate
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. We are seeking multiple scientifically outstanding and highly motivated Quantum Postdoctoral Research Associates to make and measure quantum-coherent devices from the previously technologically under-explored class of f-electron intermetallic materials with both fundamental and applied interest. The successful applicant will join the Strongly Correlated Electrons Team (SCES Team). Our multifaceted, highly collaborative team, which includes capabilities in crystal growth, characterization, measurements under extreme conditions (high pressure and low temperature), NMR, photoemission, and neutron scattering, explores new physics through new materials. Our interests include (but are not limited to) unconventional superconductivity, topological matter, quantum entanglement, dark matter detection, and quantum sensing. We benefit not only from a highly interactive environment within our team but also from the close proximity of the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT), the NHMFL pulsed magnetic field facility, and the strong theoretical condensed matter group at Los Alamos.

Responsibilities:

•Perform outstanding research as part of the SCES Team, which is focused on discovering and understanding new states of matter and developing novel sensors and quantum information science technologies from such new materials
•Fabricate devices from intermetallic f-electron thin films and perform transport and microwave measurements at dilution fridge temperatures of the nano- and meso-scale devices they make; example devices include superconducting resonators, kinetic inductance detectors, low dimensional structures, wires, etc.

Qualifications:

•Ph.D. in Physics or related field completed within the past five years or soon to be completed is required; candidate should have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment
•Strong background in experimental condensed matter physics, or a related field
•Clean room fabrication experience including, developing and optimizing thin film process flows, experience with techniques such as wet and dry etching, plasma ashing, e-beam and/or photolithography, and wire bonding
•Demonstrated ability to write peer-reviewed publications, possess effective communication skills, and ability to work independently, creatively, and collaboratively

Desired Qualifications:

•Experience conducting experiments under extreme conditions (i.e., low temperature, high magnetic field, and/or high pressure)
•Experience with RF and/or nanoscale transport measurements
•Experience with superconducting devices
•Background in the physics of f-electron materials
•Ability and inclination to contribute to a wide range of basic research and science programs as needs and opportunities evolve with time

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