Postdoctoral Appointee - Plasma Science

Job Title: Postdoctoral Appointee - Plasma Science

Job ID: 642739

Organization: 01118

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Sandia
		Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense. To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov.
	Department Description
		Department 1118 has three main thrust areas: Laser Remote Sensing, Semiconductor Optics, and Low Temperature Plasma Physics. The department conducts innovative research and application development in LIDAR remote sensing, laser sources, optical spectroscopy, ultrafast laser science, non-linear optics, and coherent beam control. The Semiconductor Optics thrust focuses on materials characterization (including, nano-, meta-, and optical materials) and fabrication of semiconductor optical sensors for THz spectroscopy and other unique applications. The Low Temperature Plasma physics thrust focuses on fundamental physics in dusty plasmas, pulsed plasmas, vacuum arcs, plasma / surface boundary problems, and broadens this knowledge for applications in microelectronics etch and plasma diagnostic development.
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	Job Description
		Postdoctoral Appointee
	Job Summary
		Working at Sandia provides the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best scientific and engineering minds in the country in concert with state of the art low temperature plasma laboratory toolsets combined with computational modeling facilities. We are looking for highly motivated experimentalists with expertise in one or more of the following areas: plasma physics, atomic optical science, atomic and molecular physics, or laser development. This experimental position will apply a broad array of optical, electrical and laser diagnostics to develop a fundamental understanding of energy transport and plasma formation in a number of systems, while generating a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences. Initially the successful applicant will work in a defined area, but the ability to think broadly and to later be able to articulate a vision for new program areas building on current expertise or equipment will be critical. There will be ample opportunity to develop and use next-generation plasma diagnostic approaches, as well as to discover novel applications of our current broad suite of state of the art plasma science tools. Finally, this position requires partnering with a variety of advanced technology developers to apply plasma science in new national security solutions, including providing experimental validation for advanced supercomputing simulation developers
	Required
		- A PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Sciences or a closely related field, with an experimental background in plasma physics, laser spectroscopy, atomic and molecular physics, or quantum optics.  - High motivatation to contribute to both team and individual research pushing the forefront of plasma science fundamentals and applications.
	Desired
		- Experience in experiment design/implementation as well as the computational infrastructure needed for analysis.  - Ability to identify and elucidate key physics associated with problems being studied. - Experience in engaging and interacting with customers and research sponsors.  - Effective time management skills for immersion in a target rich environment.  - Proposal writing experience
	Security Clearance
		No clearance required. This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance. Sandia will conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record checks, and employment and education verifications. Further, employees in New Mexico must pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to the work site. 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, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. If hired without a clearance, and one subsequently becomes required or you bid on positions that require a DOE-granted security clearance, a pre-processing background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for DOE-granted security clearances must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate DOE security clearance as required for the position.
	Benefits
		At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory.  In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career.  More information may be found on our Careers website.
	EEO
		Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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