Quantum Optics and Quantum Sensing Postdoctoral Appointee (Onsite)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
About SandiaSandia 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 worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome
of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the
worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible 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*World-changing technologies.
Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at:
http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job
classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are seeking a
postdoctoral appointee to join our quantum optics and quantum
sensing group at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnology (CINT) at
Sandia National Laboratories (New Mexico). The focus of this group
is discovering and utilizing solid state defect centers in wide
bandgap semiconductors for quantum information and quantum sensing.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong
background in experimental optics, quantum information, and/or
condensed matter physics. All equipment/resources are provided
within our center.The candidate will be working closely a team of
staff, postdoc, graduate students and technologists who are experts
in ion nano-implantation, quantum information sciences, single
photon emitters, and nitrogen-vacancy magnetometry. The
postdoctoral candidate will engage in original research in many
areas of solid-state defect center discovery and utilization,
including new capability demonstration. A Ph.D. in physics,
materials science, chemistry or a related field is required.Due to
the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work
onsite.Qualifications We RequirePhD, conferred within 5 years prior
to employment, in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical
Sciences, Quantum Information, or related disciplineProven
communication skills as evidenced by a record of publication of
results in peer-reviewed journals and external presentations at
scientific conferencesExperience will include experimental research
and hands on laboratory experienceQualifications We
DesireWell-developed skills in one or more of the following areas
are desired:Experimental background in a field related to quantum
information.Experience with optical techniques for pump-probe
photoluminescence experimentsExperience with microwave or radio
frequency magnetic resonance techniques.Experience with
nitrogen-vacancy atomic force microscopy.Experience in working on
multiple projects simultaneously.High motivation to write
manuscripts and present at conferences.Programming/software
experience with Python, Mathematica, Matlab, and/or LabView.About
Our TeamOur department supports the Center for Integrated
Nanotechnology (CINT). CINT is a Department of Energy/Office of
Science Nanoscale Science Research Center operating as a national
user facility devoted to establishing the scientific principles
that govern the design, performance, and integration of nanoscale
materials. Through its core facility in Albuquerque and gateway
facility in Los Alamos, CINT provides users from academia,
industry, and government labs open access to the tools and
expertise needed to explore the continuum from scientific discovery
to the integration of nanostructures into the micro- and macro
world. CINT is an equal partnership between Sandia National
Laboratories and Los Alamos National Laboratory.Posting
DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a
minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'.
Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any
time.Security ClearanceThis position does not currently require a
Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.Sandia will conduct a
pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks
of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and
employment/education verifications. Furthermore, employees in New
Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access
to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use,
falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct
or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be
denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the
duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.If hired
without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain
and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that
require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be
conducted prior to a required federal background investigation.
Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens.
If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and
another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may
be impacted.Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who
require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their
employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal
Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical
and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA
information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not
applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security
clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign
nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a
USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive
Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An
unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval
of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or
removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable
UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is
unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one
year after the decision date.EEOAll 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.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf
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.Position InformationThis 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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