Sandia National Laboratories · 13 hours ago
Postdoctoral Appointee - Characterization and Modeling of Semiconductor Materials, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to perform high-impact research on the characterization and modeling of semiconductor materials. The role involves supporting existing research projects and contributing to the development of new projects focused on power conversion systems for utility-scale energy storage applications.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Model SiC and GaN devices and integrate them with advanced modular power electronics topologies
Design and build power modules using our new heterogeneous integration lab
Conduct experiments using state-of-the-art characterization instrumentation
Assess components long term reliability and conduct failure analysis
Collaborate with the power electronics systems design team to optimize the utilization of advanced devices
Present research progress at group meetings, peer review events, and technical conferences
Develop innovative solutions for utility-scale storage applications as part of an interdisciplinary team
Qualification
Required
PhD in Material Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant, related field
Proven record of technical accomplishment and strong written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
Preferred
Proficiency in LT Spice, COMSOL, and ANSYS for modeling and simulation tasks
Experience with electrical characterization systems, spectroscopy, and multi-probe characterization techniques
Experience with long-term reliability characterization and data analysis, and failure analysis
Experience in PCB design for power electronics applications
Familiarity with embedded system programming (if applicable to specific projects)
Experience with data analysis software such as MATLAB or Python for analyzing experimental data
Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and contribute to group efforts
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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