Postdoctoral Appointee - Ultrafast Chemical Physics, Onsite

About the role

We seek a postdoctoral appointee to work in the Ultrafast Physics and Nonlinear Optical Diagnostics laboratory of Sandia's Gas Phase Chemical Physics Program, primarily working with PI Christopher Kliewer.

Responsibilities

• Develop ultrafast rotational molecular control methodologies, including the operation of an optical centrifuge and pulse shaping approaches to tailor an optical molecular trap for use in chemical dynamics studies.
• Study fundamental aspects of both molecular control and measurement through the development of ultrafast optical diagnostic approaches to study gas phase chemical reactions.
• Collaborate with a multi-investigator team, presenting results at national/international meetings, and publishing research in high-profile peer-reviewed journals.
• Work onsite due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant experience with ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy.
• A solid background in nonlinear optics, instrumentation, ultrafast lasers, and electronics.
• A solid background in chemical reaction dynamics and kinetics.
• The ability to address complex problems creatively and work effectively both independently and in collaboration with other researchers.
• A strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, SIMION, and 3D CAD.

Qualifications

• Desired qualifications include experience with ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopy, a solid background in nonlinear optics, instrumentation, ultrafast lasers, and electronics, a solid background in chemical reaction dynamics and kinetics, the ability to address complex problems creatively, and the ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with other researchers.