BIDDER ELIGIBILITY

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.
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WHAT YOUR JOB WILL BE LIKE

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral experimentalist to work on the development of next generation quantum photodetectors based on nanomaterials. The postdoctoral researcher will work as part of a team of researchers spanning National Laboratories and Universities. The research will focus on the development of novel device architectures for single photon detection, including conceptual design, nanofabrication, integration with read-out electronics, and testing. You have a strong background in nanoelectronics and/or nanophotonics, along with the ability to address complex problems creatively, and to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with other researchers. You will present results at national/international meetings and publish research in high profile peer-reviewed journals.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE

• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Experience with experimental nanoelectronics or nanophotonics
• A record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

You also have one, or more, of the following:

• Experience in nanofabrication
• Experience with nanomaterials
• Experience with optoelectronics

NNSA REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDPEDS

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date

Please refer the Job description for details