Postdoc Positions in Theoretical and Computational Physics of Functional Optical Nanomaterials

What You Need

The Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics Group (T-4) in the Theoretical Division, together with the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Los Alamos National Laboratory, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position. We seek outstanding candidates with expertise in the theory and modeling of optical and photonic phenomena in low-dimensional hybrid nanoscale semiconductor heterostructures.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Education/Experience: Ph.D. in theoretical/computational Physics, Optics/Photonics or related area completed within the last 5 years or to be completed soon.
• Demonstrated expertise in one of the following:
  • Theoretical/computational quantum optics, nanophotonics, or nanoplasmonics.
  • Experience in theory and modeling of optical properties of nanostructured semiconductors.
• The ability to work creatively and independently as well as learn and collaborate with experts as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, as evidenced by publications, cover letter, and interview.

Desired Qualifications:

• In addition to the minimum requirements, the following qualifications are desired, and preference will be given to candidates satisfying (at least one) of them:
• Experience in classical and/or quantum electrodynamic theory and modeling of photonic /plasmonic nanostructures.
• Experience in applying electronic structure calculation techniques to evaluate optical properties of nano-structured semiconductors.
• Experience with finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) or finite-element frequency-domain electrodynamics simulations.
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) or GPU computing.
• Experience in computer programming using modern computing languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to work productively on multiple projects.

Note to Applicants:

• The appointment is for a duration of two years, with the possibility of a third-year extension based on performance evaluation.
• Candidates may be considered for a fellowship supported by the Center for Nonlinear Studies (CNLS). Outstanding candidates may be considered for a Director's Postdoc Fellowship or for the prestigious Richard P. Feynman, Darleane Christian Hoffman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Distinguished Postdoc Fellowships.
• For more information about the Postdoc Program, go to https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career- options/postdoctoral-research/index.php.

Contact:

• Dr. Andrei Piryatinski (apiryat@lanl.gov)
• Dr. Sergei Tretiak (serg@lanl.gov)

Location

This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Note to Applicants:

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.