Postdoctoral Fellow in Material Sciences

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Postdoctoral Fellow in Material Sciences 

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) has an opening for a Material Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow to join the team.

The Center for Non-Perturbative Studies of Functional Materials under Non-Equilibrium Conditions (NPNEQ) aims to enable predictive simulations of materials far from equilibrium to drive research in quantum materials and attosecond strong-field physics. The NPNEQ seeks a postdoc to advance the theory of ultrafast processes and to perform computational ultrafast spectroscopy on nanostructured materials. In this role, you will use time-domain simulations to understand nonequilibrium phenomena involving light-matter interactions.

Working under the supervision of Dr. Liang Tan, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Stanford/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, providing complementary expertise to experimental characterization and software development efforts.

 

What You Will Do:

  • Provide technical experience in the area of simulation of ultrafast processes in quantum materials.
  • Utilize new developments in computational software to predict and understand experimental results. 

  • Write both independent and collaborative manuscripts.

  • Publish their work in the peer-reviewed scientific literature.

  • Present their work at national meetings and at regular group meetings.

  • Contribute positively to the active research culture at Berkeley Lab.

  • Work in a safe and healthy manner consistent with EH&S guidelines.

  • Respect diversity and be inclusive in their interactions with others.

 

What is Required:

  • PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
  • Strong publication record in top-rated scientific journals, with extensive experience in the preparation and handling of scientific manuscripts, reports and research posters.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to guide and train junior researchers.

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Desired Qualifications:

  • Programming and mathematical modeling experience.
  • Background in applied/numerical mathematics.

  • Experience with the C++ programming language.

  • Experience using GPUs. 

  • Experience modeling nonlinear optics.

 

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 $7,455.00- $8,326.00 and is expected to start at $7,455.00/ mo or above. Postdoctoral positions are paid on a step schedule per union contract and salaries will be predetermined based on postdoctoral step rates. Each step represents one full year of completed post-Ph.D. postdoctoral and/or related research experience.

  • 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. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

  • Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 

 

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