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Experimental postdoctoral researcher on far-field spectroscopy and near-field microscopy for strong-

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to support research in nanophotonics and quantum optics, focusing on light-matter interactions and the development of novel optical devices.

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 spectroscopyMaterial couplingMicroNano fabricationOptical microscopy techniquesSpectroscopy toolsAtomic force microscopyOptical response simulationLaboratory optical bench opticsResults-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