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What Your Job Will Be Like
The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) at Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a postdoctoral appointee in the area of quantum acoustoelectrics science and applications.
Acoustoelectrics is the study of the interactions between electrons and acoustic waves in materials that support strong phonon-electron interactions, typically mediated by piezoelectricity. Sandia has recently demonstrated many novel acoustoelectric devices such as amplifiers, circulators, and nonlinear frequency mixers. This postdoctoral position will focus on the study of quantum acoustoelectric interactions and devices. The candidate will work with a large and diverse team to study the basic physics and interactions of quantum acoustoelectric devices, design nanoscale devices that demonstrate those interactions, fabricate and characterize those devices, perform analysis of experiments, and publish results in high-impact journals.
The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to 1) theoretical and computational modeling of materials and devices hosting strong quantum acoustoelectric interactions, 2) the fabrication of nanoscale devices that produce strong quantum acoustoelectric interactions, 3) experimental design, characterization, and analysis of quantum acoustoelectric devices. Selected candidates will be given the opportunity to learn missing necessary skills from the rest of the team. The successful candidate will thus acquire extensive knowledge in quantum information processing and quantum transduction regardless of their incoming knowledge base, as well as gain exposure to a large network of internal and external collaborators (university and industry).
This postdoctoral appointment is an opportunity to continue an engineer/scientist’s early career growth. The desired characteristics below represent both potential starting points and opportunities for growth in this position.
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Qualifications We Require A Ph.D. within the last 5 years in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or in a related science or engineering discipline. Experience and expertise in micro- and nanoscale fabrication. A strong record of technical achievement, as evidenced by first-author publications in scientific journals. (A publication list should be included as part of the resume.) Qualifications We Desire Experience with the following topics: Quantum devices or systems Piezoelectric microsystems Experience with characterization of nanoscale devices including acoustic, electromechanical, photonic, optomechanical, and quantum electronic. Experience with techniques in radio-frequency electromechanical/acoustic, optomechanical, and quantum electronics. Multiphysics finite element analysis tools Experience with experiments conducted in dilution refrigerators.
The following qualities are also desired:
A technical background and an eagerness to learn new tools/techniques and to share that knowledge with the team. Flexibility to changing tasks and projects as needed. Problem-solving skills to develop creative technical solutions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. An eagerness to work and share in a multi-disciplinary team environment The addition of diversity to the department through background, experience, and interests. About Our Team
The Nanosystems Synthesis and Analysis Department consists of CINT scientific research staff assigned to the Physical, Chemical, & Nanosciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories. CINT is a DOE/Office of Science National User Facility operated jointly by Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories with facilities at both Laboratories. The CINT Science Department is dedicated to establishing the scientific principles that govern the design, performance, and integration of nanoscale materials into microscale and macroscale systems and devices.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide Extraordinary co-workers Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world Career advancement and enrichment opportunities Flexible work arrangements for many positions include; 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
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These benefits vary by job classification. Security Clearance
This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.
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EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
Position Information
This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.
Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.