Summary
The Metallurgy Group (MST-6) within Materials Science and Technology Division is seeking postdoctoral candidates to conduct fundamental and applied research in the following possible areas: 1) Surface chemistry and surface physics investigations of materials including reaction studies at actinide surfaces; 2) Electronic structure measurements by angle resolved photoemission of actinide materials and electronically interesting martensite materials as a function of temperature; 3) Surface investigations of corrosion phenomena, particularly at uranium metal and uranium oxide surfaces; 4) Finally, we have a new project to perform experimental electronic structure (and other types of) measurements of well defined, iso-mass, atomic clusters in the gas phase across cluster sizes ranging from molecular to nano and into the condensed matter phase. This project will involve construction and materials discovery research using a singular instrument designed to create atomic clusters, mass filter these clusters to select a single size, and finally perform a variety of measurements on the gas phase clusters. This project is closely linked with theory and computational efforts.
Instrumental resources for the first three areas include: ARPES, XPS, UPS, Auger Spectroscopy, SEM, ISS, FTIR IRRAS, TDS, work function by Kelvin Probe, atmosphere pressure reactors, gas titration, in-situ magnetron sputter deposition, and others. The fourth area will require new innovative ideas to bring the project to fruition.
Required Skills
The successful candidate will have 1) A demonstrated record of technical excellence and innovative thinking as demonstrated by publications, presentations, and letters of reference; 2) Experience with UHV surface science instrumentation and spectroscopy; 3) An ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently to meet programmatic milestones and scientific goals; 4) Effective verbal and written communication skills; 5) Excellent organizational skills; and 6) Experience in applying fundamental scientific and/or engineering concepts to complex, multidisciplinary problems.
Desired Skills
A broad background and interest in divergent disciplines and the ability to apply fundamental concepts of one discipline to a variety of problems in other disciplines. Programming and experience in instrument control and data acquisition. Experience in use and/or design of ion and electron optics. Background and experience in characterization of chemical systems and materials including spectroscopy and a familiarity with general instrumental methods.
Education
A Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field completed within that last 5 years or soon to be completed.
Notes To Applicants
For additional information please contact Dr. Roland Schulze at rkschulze@lanl.gov or 505-665-9049. Please see also http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/mst/files/facilities/LALP-07-018.pdf for more information on the experimental facility.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Government Conflict of Interest
To ensure that you and LANL avoid any potential conflicts of interest, all current/former Government Officials must read and respond, if applicable, to the LANL Applicant Disclosure Form.
Contact
For specific questions about the status of this job, call (505)665-6406
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates
may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman
or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
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