Summary
Postdoctoral Position in Optical and Atomic Physics: The Neutron Science and Technology Group (P-23) in the Physics Division is seeking candidates for a postdoctoral position in experimental physics in support of laser-based precision measurements. Areas of physics addressed in these experiments include fundamental physics, atomic spectroscopy, ion trapping, novel laser development and stabilization, optical frequency metrology and nonlinear short-pulse propagation dynamics. The successful candidate will work with a motivated and skilled team at Los Alamos on work being performed in collaboration with several Universities and research labs.
Required Skills
The successful candidate should have a background in one or more of the following areas: atomic spectroscopy, laser physics - especially CW laser stabilization, nonlinear optics, physical optics and RF/analog electronics.
Education
A Ph.D. in physics or a closely related field completed within the last five years is required at or near the time of hiring.
Notes To Applicants
For further technical information, please contact Justin Torgerson at torgerson@lanl.gov or (505) 665-3365.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Government Conflict of Interest
To ensure that you and LANL avoid any potential conflicts of interest, all current/former Government Officials must read and respond, if applicable, to the LANL Applicant Disclosure Form.
Contact
For specific questions about the status of this job, call (505)665-6406
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates
may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman
or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
For general information refer to the
Postdoctoral Program page.
To apply, use the "Apply" button and submit a resume, publications list and a cover
letter outlining current research interests.
