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What You Will Do

The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) invites outstanding candidates for an experimental scientist in the Quantum Materials Systems (QMS) thrust. CINT is a national user facility funded by the DOE Office of Science to provide research capabilities in nanoscience to a worldwide community of users. Scientific thrusts in CINT include Quantum Materials Systems; Nanophotonics and Optical Nanomaterials; Soft, Biological and Composite Nanomaterials; and In-Situ Characterization and Nanomechanics. Additional information on the user facility is available at https://cint.lanl.gov

The successful candidate will perform scientific research both independently and collaboratively with CINT users, in areas related to the QMS thrust's research themes, such as fabrication of emerging materials for quantum systems and microelectronic devices, synthesis of emerging materials, demonstration of device architectures based on quantum and semiconducting nanomaterials, discovering emergent phenomena in quantum materials, and transport and dynamics of quantum materials systems.

The selected candidate will be expected to develop collaborative relationships with CINT users, contribute to the strategic direction for CINT, and to actively collaborate with researchers at CINT and LANL. The CINT Strategic Plan is available at https://cint.lanl.gov. The selected candidate also has the opportunity to interact with sponsors to develop fundamental and applied research programs.

The successful candidate must have a strong background in basic science and engineering of emerging materials. Expertise in fabrication, synthesis, and electrical characterization are desirable.

Scientist 2 ($101,700 - $168,200)

The successful candidate will:

Carry out a vigorous program of scientific research and support CINT user science in the area of science of quantum and microelectronic materials, in general.

Scientist 3 ($122,300 - $206,300)

In addition to the duties outlined above, the (higher level title) will be required to:

Contribute substantially to setting the strategic directions for the QMS Thrust.

Interact with a broad set of sponsors who may benefit from CINT advances in areas ranging from national security to applied energy programs.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience performing high-impact research in the areas of emerging materials and devices.

• Record of scientific research achievements (publications, citations, presentations, intellectual properties) in the areas of quantum and microelectronic materials

• Experience developing experimental capabilities for two or more among the three topics: 1) materials synthesis, 2) micro/nanofabrication, 3) transport measurements.

• Experience in the peer review of publications.

• Ph.D. in a relevant area of quantum and microelectronic materials

• Outstanding verbal and writing skills and a record of effective technical communication

Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 3 level :

In addition to the Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Scientist 3 level requires:

• Experience leading research as a principal investigator.

• Experience supervising technical support personnel and/or research group.

• Experience developing collaborative research projects.

• Recognized national reputation as evidenced by invited presentations and services on scientific societal committees at national level.

Education/Experience at level 2 : Position requires a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline and typically post-doctoral research experience at a university or national lab or equivalent experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at level 3 : Position requires a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications :

• Postdoctoral experience in relevant field.

• Demonstrated broad knowledge of techniques in nanoscience.

• Experience with various nano and quantum materials, such as topological insulators, semiconductors, transition metal oxides, two-dimensional materials.

• Experience with machine learning for materials science.

• Experience working with or at a national user facility.

• Experience mentoring students and/or postdocs.

• Experience with proposal writing.

• Familiarity with The DOE of Office of Basic Energy Sciences (DOE-BES)

Note to Applicants : Applicants are requested to provide a cover letter, CV, and publication list with citations. Selected candidates for interview will be requested to provide research statement.

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment : Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid childbirth and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test : The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position : Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants : Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity : Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.