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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 1 day ago

Experimental postdoctoral researcher on far-field spectroscopy and near-field microscopy for strong-optical coupling to molecular vibrations.

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a result-oriented Postdoctoral Appointee who is passionate about scientific discovery in the area of light-matter interactions and quantum-photonics.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support research in nanophotonics, quantum optics, metamaterials, and/or nonlinear optics

Design, fabricate, and/or characterize novel optical devices, materials, and systems

Develop original research ideas for the study of nanoscale phenomenon

Report research results in top-tier journals and conferences

Generate new intellectual property through patent filing

Qualification

PhD in experimental physicsMid-IR spectroscopic characterizationMaterial couplingMicroNano fabricationOptical microscopy techniquesSpectroscopy toolsAtomic force microscopyOptical response simulationResults-oriented dispositionInterpersonal skills

Required

Possess a PhD in experimental physics, electrical engineering, optical engineering or science, or a related field, and have a bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Ph.D. must have been awarded within the last 5 years or be soon to be completed

Experience with developing mid-IR spectroscopic characterization of surfaces and spectroscopic monitoring of chemical reactions

A well-developed understanding of the physics of strong material coupling to either cavity polaritons or localized surface resonances

Experience developing original research plans, a proven track record of invention, original publications in professional journals, and conference papers and presentations

Preferred

Experience with micro and nano fabrication processes, tools, and metrology necessary for the development and realization of dielectric and/or plasmonic metasurfaces

A background in optical and scanning probe microscopy techniques

Experience utilizing spectroscopy tools for characterizing the progress of chemical reactions

A background in optically coupled atomic force microscopy techniques, i.e., scattering scanning near-field optical microscopy

Experience simulating the optical response of metasurfaces using transfer matrix techniques, finite element techniques (e.g., COMSOL) or finite-difference time-domain, FDTD techniques (e.g., MEEP)

Familiarity with laboratory optical bench optics, electronics, optoelectronics, and safe use of lasers, able to design and carry out laser-based optical experiments

A results-oriented disposition with strong interpersonal skills to work independently and in a collaborative group environment