Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Advanced Light Source (ALS) Division has an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the team. In this role, you will study arrays of f-element-based magnetic molecules on moiré templates. You will engage in sample preparation, characterization, and instrument development and actively collaborate with other scientists at the LBNL.
This position is part of the LDRD 25-012 (Surface Bound Molecular Arrays) project. Based at the Advanced Light Source (ALS), you will collaborate directly with members of the Quantum Materials Research and Development Thrust Area and scientists from the Chemical Science Division.
The Advanced Light Source is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national scientific user facility whose excellent scientific reputation, expert staff, and capabilities in the soft x-ray, hard X-ray, and infrared regimes attract over 1,500 academic and industrial users each year in disciplines spanning physical, chemical, materials, biological, energy, and Earth sciences. It is one of five Berkeley Lab user facilities that serve a combined 11,000 users annually. The co-location of these user facilities offers a prime environment for collaborative science. The ALS has been a global leader in soft X-ray science for more than two decades and is currently undergoing a large-scale upgrade (ALS-U) that will endow the facility with state-of-the-art X-ray capabilities. It’s an exciting time to join our growing team!
What You Will Do:
- Develop and commission synchrotron instrumentation for research, including XMCD, sample preparation, and IR-spectroscopy.
- Collaborate with ALS scientists, engineers, and technical support staff to perform planned experiments.
- Write proposals to ALS and other user facilities for access to advanced instrumentation.
- Disseminate experimental and research results through publications in refereed journals and oral presentations at scientific meetings, conferences, and peer reviews.
- Coordinate among project partners and initiate new connections within the project.
- Commit to safe working practices and ensure beamline users are trained in accordance with relevant ES&H regulations and policies.
- Maintain current knowledge of and implement applicable policies and regulations, including LBNL and ALS Conduct of Operations and Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
- Promote and practice concepts of Stewardship and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accountability (IDEA).
What is Required:
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field with background in experimental within the past 3 years.
- Interest in the basic materials science of molecule absorption and molecule-surface interactions.
- General understanding of the principles of infrared and/or x-ray-based techniques (instrumentation, measurements, and interpretation) such as IR-spectroscopy, XAS/XMCD, and x-ray scattering.
- Experience assembling and optimizing ultra-high vacuum instrumentation.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and proactively reach out to peers and technical staff, administrators, vendors, etc.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed international scientific journals, with extensive experience in the preparation and publication of scientific papers.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with interdisciplinary research projects.
- Experience in sample preparation techniques such as epitaxial growth, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition.
- Experience with moiré physics, bottom-up patterning, or molecular magnets or q-bits.
- Experience in surface science sample preparation techniques.
- Experience in low temperature experimental methods.
- Basic knowledge of a programming language.
- Basic engineering design experience using CAD.
- Experience in science communication, public outreach, or educational programs related to scientific research.
Notes:
- This is a full-time, 2-year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. Salary for Postdoctoral positions depends on years of experience post-degree.
- The monthly salary range for this position is $7,716 – $8,619 and is expected to start at $7,716 or above. Postdoctoral positions are paid on a step schedule per union contract and salaries will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates.
- This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.
- Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
Learn About Us:
Berkeley Lab (LBNL) addresses the world’s most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab’s scientific expertise has been recognized with 16 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
Working at Berkeley Lab has many rewards including a competitive compensation program, excellent health and welfare programs, a retirement program that is second to none, and outstanding development opportunities.
Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments.
Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab’s mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism.
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