Research Scientist in Electrical Carrier Transport Modeling

About the role

The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) seeks a Research Scientist to design state-of-the-art detectors using colloidal quantum dots coupled to graphene. The successful candidate will develop and implement models to understand and predict the effects of excitation on current transport within graphene strips.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical models to describe changes in electrical carrier transport in graphene due to excitation of coupled colloidal quantum dots.
• Perform computational simulations to predict detector responsivity and detectivity.
• Analyze simulation data and compare with experimental results to validate models.
• Design and model changes to improve device performance.
• Document and present research findings in technical reports and scientific publications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Strong background in semiconductor physics, quantum mechanics, and electrical transport phenomena.
• Experience with computational modeling and simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL, MATLAB, Python, and Synopsys).
• Familiarity with colloidal quantum dots and graphene materials is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of scientific publications and research presentations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex technical information.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Doctoral Degree
• Academic Level(s): Doctoral Degree
• Experience: 5+ years (Senior Fellow)
• Discipline(s): Chemistry and Materials Sciences