Postdoctoral Scholar (Physics)
Core
Synthesize two-dimensional quantum materials via molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and characterize them using angle resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) and scanning probe techniques for federally funded user facilities.
Role type
Postdoctoral research associate (experimental physics/materials science)
Builds
2D quantum materials and integrated cloud-lab interfaces for external users
Domain
Physics / Materials Science / Quantum Materials
Required skills
MBE growth of thin films, ARPES, ultra-high vacuum thin film deposition equipment operation, cryogenic ultrahigh vacuum surface characterization tools, AI/ML workflows for synthesis and characterization
Preferred skills
Experience maintaining and operating ultra-high vacuum thin film deposition equipment, experience with 4-probe LT-Nano scanning probe
Technologies
MBE, ARPES, LT-Nano scanning probe, AI/ML workflows, Lifetime Sample Tracking database
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the 2DCC MBE/ARPES/LT-Nano cluster tool in support of user projects, integrate 2DCC MBE/ARPES capabilities into the LATTICE ecosystem with emphasis on in situ feedback and control, develop autonomous operation of deposition tools, create AI/ML workflows for synthesis and characterization, integrate experimental data and model outputs into the Lifetime Sample Tracking database
Seniority
Postdoctoral Scholar
