What You Will Do

The Physics and Chemistry of Materials group (T-1) and Center for Nonlinear Studies (CNLS) at Los Alamos National Laboratory, are seeking exceptional candidates for a postdoctoral appointment in the modeling of solid-state materials for radiation detection and photoemission. The successful candidate will work with Enrique R. Batista, Gaoxue Wang and Ping Yang at Theoretical Division. The candidate will employ electronic structure methods to model charged defects and impurities in germanium detector for the detection of double-beta decay, and photoemission of photocathodes for applications in accelerators. The candidate will work in interdisciplinary teams investigating germanium detector and photocathodes in collaboration with materials scientists, physicists, and chemists.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Candidates should have

1. a strong theoretical background in condensed matter physics (Density functional theory, wave-function based methods, and molecular dynamics);

2. experience with major quantum chemistry and/or plane wave computational packages;

3. computer programming skills to develop code, modify and edit existing codes and scripts.

Desired Qualifications:

Computational method development and building code from scratch

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

Note to Applicants:

In addition to applying on-line, applicants should submit a CV including publication list and a cover letter. In the cover letter please:

1. indicate your background (course work, experience, teaching) on quantum mechanics, computational material science, and solid state physics;
2. identify your area(s) of interest;
3. list three names of references.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time