Summary
Postdoctoral Position in Synthetic Inorganic Nanochemistry: The Softmatter Nanotechnology and Advanced Spectroscopy Team (http://quantumdot.lanl.gov/) of the Chemistry Division (C) is seeking outstanding candidates to join our existing projects on metal and semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots), quantum dot assemblies, and organic/inorganic composites. The position will involve the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and semiconductor quantum dots (including bio-compatible systems), quantum dot arrays, and quantum dot/polymer composites. The goal of the project is to develop novel, tunable nanomaterials for light-emitting, nonlinear optical, photovoltaic, and tagging applications. The synthetic work will be combined with extensive characterization of the fabricated structures using state-of-the-art C-division facilities for microstructural diagnostics and nonlinear-optical, near-field, and femtosecond spectroscopies.
Required Skills
A strong background and extensive hands-on experience in synthetic inorganic/organic chemistry. The ability to work creatively and independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desired Skills
Expertise in synthesis of colloidal nanostructures. Experience in microstructural analysis (TEM, XRD, XPS), routine optical spectroscopies (UV-Vis, FTIR, PL, PLE), and scan-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.
