Condensed Matter Physics Postdoc (Multiple Openings)

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Physics or related field completed within the past five years or soon to be completed
• The ability to communicate with peers and supervisors at all levels
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
• Strong peer reviewed publication record

Desired Qualifications:

• For Position #1: Experience with CW and ultrafast lasers, detectors (CCDs, array detectors, photodiodes), optical fibers, cryogenics & optical cryostats, superconducting magnets, vacuum and electrical systems
• For Position #2: Strong knowledge of thermal properties of solids, experience with experiments in high magnetic fields and low temperatures, experience in instrumentation development for advanced measurements, familiarity with quantum spin liquids or topological semimetals
• For Position #3: Experience preparing sub-mm-sized samples, expertise in unconventional superconductivity and/or magnetism

Education/Experience

A Ph.D. in Physics or related field completed within the past five years or soon to be completed is required. The candidate will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment.

Note to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include - CV with the minimum following information: Educational background with degree dates; Work experience; Relevant extracurricular activities; Peer-reviewed publications; List at least 3 professional references with names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses. References will not be contacted without prior notice to the applicant. - Cover letter stating interest in one or more of the 3 positions; research interests and experience; how you meet the required and desired qualification listed for the position

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.