Summary
Postdoctoral Position in Softmatter Device Structures: The Softmatter Nanotechnology and Advanced Spectroscopy Team (http://quantumdot.lanl.gov/) of the Chemistry Division (CHEM) is seeking outstanding candidates to join existing projects on light-emitting, lasing, and photovoltaic structures based on colloidal nanocrystals (quantum dots) and organic/inorganic composites. The position will involve the development of novel approaches for charge injection/extraction into/from the nanocrystals, the study of conductivity and photoconductivity in nanocrystal assemblies, and the fabrication of thin-film devices by using various deposition techniques such as spin-coating and magnetron sputtering. This work will be supported by existing team efforts in nanosyntheses, optical spectroscopies, and microstructural characterization
Required Skills
Strong background in device processing and characterization involving soft materials. Experience in semiconductor, metal and metal-oxide thin-film growth. A good understanding of device physics. Skills should also include photolithography, sputtering techniques, and electrical and optical device measurements.
Desired Skills
Experience working in a clean-room environment and some knowledge of device modeling. Experience in microstructural analysis (TEM, XRD, XPS), routine optical spectroscopies (UV-Vis, FTIR, PL, PLE), and scanning-probe microscopy (STM, AFM, MFM).
Education
A Ph.D. completed within the last five years or soon to be completed is required.
Notes To Applicants
For additional technical inquiries, contact Victor Klimov at klimov@lanl.gov.
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.
