post:Postdoctoral Appointee: Experimentalist -
Nanoscale Thermal Effects in 2D
Sandia National Laboratories
Location:Albuquerque, New Mexico
Salary:Open
Type:Full Time - Experienced
Category:Materials Engineering
Required Education:Doctorate
Posted:June 7, 2013
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation with major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. 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, please visit our website at www.sandia.gov.
Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a Postdoctoral Appointee to join the Nanoscale Sciences Department located at our Albuquerque, NM facility. This is a temporary, full-time opportunity. The candidate in this position is not currently required to have a security clearance
Department Description
The Nanoscale Sciences Department (within the Physical, Chemical, & Nanosciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories) conducts leading edge research that advances the understanding of materials at the nanoscale. Our research focuses on investigations relevant for the collaborative development of innovative solutions for challenging problems that support Sandia's broad and evolving National Security and Energy Missions. Our main research focus is directed along four thrusts: (1) advancing materials & device understanding enabled by innovative surface and interface characterization (i.e., for photovoltaics, electronic devices, battery materials); (2) the development of nanoporous and nanostructured materials that enable next generation device needs (i.e., for hazardous materials capture, water treatment, catalysis); (3) advancing our understanding and application of low dimensional materials (i.e., graphene, nanofibers, hybrid 2D-solids, quantum dots); and, (4) advancing the understanding of thermal science at the nanoscale for potential applications (i.e., for device thermal management, thermoelectrics). We target high impact materials research activities (evidenced by pioneering journal publications and high profile presentations) that can potentially impact relevant applications.
Job Summary
The Nanoscale Sciences Department seeks a postdoctoral research associate to conduct experimental research related to thermal phenomena at the nanoscale and its impact on the properties of two-dimensional systems (i.e., graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, molybdenum disulphide, germanene, and two-dimensional electron gases/2DEG) along with devices composed of these materials. Through the use and development of advanced characterization techniques including - Raman thermal imaging, scanning photocurrent microscopy, IR-thermography, time/frequency domain thermoreflectance (TDTR/FDTR), and scanning probe techniques - fundamental thermal properties including thermal conductivity, specific heat and Kapitza conductance will be measured as a means to understand and leverage the thermal properties of two-dimensional materials in order to enhance the total performance of the vast array of devices based on this nascent material class It is anticipated that the postdoctoral researcher's activity will generate a significant number of high impact archival journal articles while also having the potential to generate intellectual property related to novel device concepts, cooling solutions, and next generation characterization techniques.
The postdoctoral researcher will have an experimental background for conducting research related to the development and advancement of thermal characterization techniques used in the study of nanoscale thermal phenomena as it impacts two-dimensional materials. The successful candidate will work closely with Sandia's micro/nanoscale heat transfer interdisciplinary teams (led by Dr. Thomas Beechem, tebeech@sandia.gov), and will be responsible for the use and advancement of characterization techniques needed in the analysis of emerging material systems (2D-solids, topological insulators, complex superlattices, etc.). Their research efforts will extend the understanding of thermal transport physics at small scales while also elucidating the means by which these processes impact next-generation two-dimensional materials, solar cells, photodetectors, power electronics and LEDs. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively contribute towards team efforts to publish and present their research results in leading journals and conferences.
Post Doc Hiring Program
The Post-Doctoral Appointee Program is designed to recruit outstanding Ph.D. applicants to assist a line organization in meeting its mission objectives and to provide a professional technical work environment for the employee. The Ph.D. must have been conferred within one to five years prior to employment. These assignments are for a 1-year period, with the option at management’s discretion to serve no more than five additional 1-year assignments. Extensions of up to six years require employee's manager approval. Six years or greater requires employee's manager and HR VP approval.
Required
Desired
To learn more about this position and to apply online, please visit our Careers page at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html, and reference Job Opening ID Number: 643776.
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Nanoscale Thermal Effects in 2D
Sandia National Laboratories
Location:Albuquerque, New Mexico
Salary:Open
Type:Full Time - Experienced
Category:Materials Engineering
Required Education:Doctorate
Posted:June 7, 2013
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation with major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. 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, please visit our website at www.sandia.gov.
Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a Postdoctoral Appointee to join the Nanoscale Sciences Department located at our Albuquerque, NM facility. This is a temporary, full-time opportunity. The candidate in this position is not currently required to have a security clearance
Department Description
The Nanoscale Sciences Department (within the Physical, Chemical, & Nanosciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories) conducts leading edge research that advances the understanding of materials at the nanoscale. Our research focuses on investigations relevant for the collaborative development of innovative solutions for challenging problems that support Sandia's broad and evolving National Security and Energy Missions. Our main research focus is directed along four thrusts: (1) advancing materials & device understanding enabled by innovative surface and interface characterization (i.e., for photovoltaics, electronic devices, battery materials); (2) the development of nanoporous and nanostructured materials that enable next generation device needs (i.e., for hazardous materials capture, water treatment, catalysis); (3) advancing our understanding and application of low dimensional materials (i.e., graphene, nanofibers, hybrid 2D-solids, quantum dots); and, (4) advancing the understanding of thermal science at the nanoscale for potential applications (i.e., for device thermal management, thermoelectrics). We target high impact materials research activities (evidenced by pioneering journal publications and high profile presentations) that can potentially impact relevant applications.
Job Summary
The Nanoscale Sciences Department seeks a postdoctoral research associate to conduct experimental research related to thermal phenomena at the nanoscale and its impact on the properties of two-dimensional systems (i.e., graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, molybdenum disulphide, germanene, and two-dimensional electron gases/2DEG) along with devices composed of these materials. Through the use and development of advanced characterization techniques including - Raman thermal imaging, scanning photocurrent microscopy, IR-thermography, time/frequency domain thermoreflectance (TDTR/FDTR), and scanning probe techniques - fundamental thermal properties including thermal conductivity, specific heat and Kapitza conductance will be measured as a means to understand and leverage the thermal properties of two-dimensional materials in order to enhance the total performance of the vast array of devices based on this nascent material class It is anticipated that the postdoctoral researcher's activity will generate a significant number of high impact archival journal articles while also having the potential to generate intellectual property related to novel device concepts, cooling solutions, and next generation characterization techniques.
The postdoctoral researcher will have an experimental background for conducting research related to the development and advancement of thermal characterization techniques used in the study of nanoscale thermal phenomena as it impacts two-dimensional materials. The successful candidate will work closely with Sandia's micro/nanoscale heat transfer interdisciplinary teams (led by Dr. Thomas Beechem, tebeech@sandia.gov), and will be responsible for the use and advancement of characterization techniques needed in the analysis of emerging material systems (2D-solids, topological insulators, complex superlattices, etc.). Their research efforts will extend the understanding of thermal transport physics at small scales while also elucidating the means by which these processes impact next-generation two-dimensional materials, solar cells, photodetectors, power electronics and LEDs. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively contribute towards team efforts to publish and present their research results in leading journals and conferences.
Post Doc Hiring Program
The Post-Doctoral Appointee Program is designed to recruit outstanding Ph.D. applicants to assist a line organization in meeting its mission objectives and to provide a professional technical work environment for the employee. The Ph.D. must have been conferred within one to five years prior to employment. These assignments are for a 1-year period, with the option at management’s discretion to serve no more than five additional 1-year assignments. Extensions of up to six years require employee's manager approval. Six years or greater requires employee's manager and HR VP approval.
Required
- A Ph.D. (awarded within the past 5 years) in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related discipline.
- Strong academic performance with a preferred undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2/4.0 and a preferred graduate school GPA of at least 3.5/4.0.
- A strong record of original work as evidenced by presentations at national/international conferences and publications in refereed journals.
- Must be capable of creative problem solving and effective time management skills.
- Must have the ability to work independently, while integrating effectively into a multidisciplinary teaming environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are essential.
- Good communication skills and a robust technical background, as evidenced by publication in peer-reviewed journals. Also, effective communication and interpersonal skills that foster effective scientific collaborations with a diverse population of researchers.
- Extensive relevant hands-on laboratory experience and capable of independent and safe laboratory practices.
- Resume must include at least three professional references, a brief statement of research interests and a list of publications.
Desired
- Experience with theory and experiments in micro- and nanoscale heat transfer.
- Experience in any of the following:
- The synthesis or characterization of a low-dimensional material system including graphene, nanowires, or an analogous system
- Layer transfer techniques of 2D-materials or transfer printing of 'stretchable' electronics
- Temperature or thermal Property measurements of advanced materials or devices
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “L-level” Security Clearance
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2/4 and a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5/4.0
To learn more about this position and to apply online, please visit our Careers page at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html, and reference Job Opening ID Number: 643776.
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