Current Job Openings at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials

Technical Associate II (T-4) - Brookhaven National Laboratory is a nonprofit research and development institution whose purpose is to advance ideas and knowledge through a multidisciplinary program of basic and applied research. The Center for Functional Nanomaterials is seeking a full-time Technical Associate II to support our scientific user facility.
Organization Overview:

The Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) at Brookhaven National Laboratory provides state-of-the-art capabilities for the fabrication and study of nanoscale materials, with an emphasis on atomic-level tailoring to achieve desired properties and functions. The CFN is a science-based user facility, simultaneously developing strong scientific programs while offering broad access to its capabilities and collaboration through an active user program. The overarching scientific theme of the CFN is the development and understanding of nanoscale materials that address the NationsÆ challenges in energy security, consistent with the Department of Energy mission.


Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will provide electrical and mechanical support for the setup and operations of experiments.
May direct and coordinate work efforts of other technical support personnel on specific assignments.
Additional responsibilities will include trouble-shooting and maintenance of technical scientific equipment.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

AssociateÆs degree or the equivalent in a related scientific or engineering field, considerable training, and six years of related experience in a broad technical field, with demonstrated technical leadership.
Experience in the following areas is essential: vacuum systems/leak testing, compressed gases (including pyrophoric and toxic), cryogenic fluids, materials handling, fabrication and assembly of experimental equipment, ordering both onsite and offsite materials, documenting and keeping records of work activities, interfacing with vendors, contractors, and external users.
Must be self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision


Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Machining experience is highly desirable.


Other Information:

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment physical.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements:
Occasional Physical Demands: Moderate lifting (less than 30 lbs.) Heavy lifting (over 30 lbs.) Continuous walking/standing Work/Environmental Conditions: Climbing or work at heights above 5Æ Incumbent will occasionally work with Acid/Base, Cool temperatures (below 60 F); Cryogens; Dusts; Fumes; Hazardous Wastes; Powered Hand Tools; Solvents, organic; Toxic metals, and Computer/Keyboard work At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to:

Medical Plans
Vacation
Holidays
Dental Plans
Life Insurance
401(k) Plan
Retirement Plan
On site Child Development Center, Swimming Pool, Weight room Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits

We invite you to consider Brookhaven National Laboratory for employment. To be considered for this position, apply online at www.bnl.gov and click Jobs, then click Search Job List and apply to job # 16051.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.. Job No. 16051. Log in to the Candidate Gateway to apply for this position.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Self Assembly of Functional Polymers (6325) - The Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is currently soliciting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a collaboration between the Soft Materials and Electronic Materials groups. The research involves studying thin films of novel semiconducting block-copolymers, both to understand fundamental questions of ordering and self-assembly, and to advance the state-of-the-art in organic photovoltaics. The qualified candidate will have a Ph.D. in the appropriate discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics), and a solid background in polymer self-assembly. Significant technical experience with thin-film preparation and characterization is a must (e.g. spin-coating, ellipsometry, SEM, AFM). It is considered an asset to have experience in one or more of the following fields: block-copolymers, organic photovoltaics, optics, or scattering. Most importantly, the successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work independently within broadly defined research directions, and to collaborate between research thrusts. Under the direction of K. Yager, Center for Functional Nanomaterials.BNL policy stipulates that research associate appointments may be made to individuals who have received their doctorate within the past five years.BNL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce. Job No. 16113. Log in to the Candidate Gateway to apply for this position.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Heterostructures of 2D Materials (6324) - The Center for Functional Nanomaterials at Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks to fill an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in a project on the synthesis of heterostructures of 2D materials and measurements of their structural and electronic properties. Materials of interest include graphene, hexagonal boron nitride and other 2D systems. The scientific focus will be on exploring processes for the formation and analysis of heterostructures in which different 2D materials are integrated in single atomically thin membranes or in arbitrary stacks of monolayer sheets, key to the future usage of such engineered structures in energy conversion and storage, catalysis, and sensing. The research will utilize state-of-the-art synthesis facilities combined with in-situ microscopy (STM) and spectroscopy (XPS) in UHV, as well as ex-situ characterization and electronic transport. Requires a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience in general UHV methods, and in epitaxial growth or STM is required. Submit CV, publication list and a brief (1 page) statement of research experience and interests as a single document (PDF or Word document). Under the direction of Peter Sutter, Center for Functional Nanomaterials.BNL policy states that postdoctoral research associate appointments may be made to individuals who have received their doctorate within the past five years.BNL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce. Job No. 16072. Log in to the Candidate Gateway to apply for this position.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Electronic Nanomaterials (6281) - The Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) at Brookhaven National Laboratory is currently soliciting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Electronic Nanomaterials gropu. The research involves using self-assembly methods in combination with more conventional nanofabrication tools for fabricating nanostructured solar devices. This project is laboratory intensive -- much of the work involves device fabrication, characterization, and measurement. The qualified candidate will have a Ph.D. in an appropriate discipline (Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science), and significant experience with thin-film fabrication of nanostructured materials and devices. Expertise in nanometer-scale materials characterization and analysis, as well as electrical device test and measurement experience are important. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work independently within broadly defined research directions.Under the direction of C. Black, CFN. BNL policy states that research associate appointments may be made to individuals who have received their doctorate within the past five years.BNL is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce. Job No. 15938. Log in to the Candidate Gateway to apply for this position.

Assistant/Associate Scientist - In-Situ Studies of Catalytic Chemistry (4866) - Requires a Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a related field and at least two years of postdoctoral experience. A demonstrated record of successful experimental research in the broader field of catalytic chemistry is required. Previous experience in model catalysis studies or the probing of energy-relevant chemical processes is desirable. Expertise in specific experimental methods, such as STM, and other surface science sample preparation and characterization techniques (XPS, ISS, LEED, IRRAS) is a plus. The department is seeking a full-time staff scientist in the area of in-situ studies on model catalysts. The CFN is a user-oriented research center with a scientific focus on energy-related themes, and with state-of-art facilities in materials synthesis, nanofabrication and structural and functional characterization. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high-visibility experimental research program within the CFNÆs Interface Science & Catalysis Group, emphasizing the interplay between the structure, chemical composition, activity, and selectivity of model catalysts. World-class instrumentation, including a new Reactor Scanning Tunneling Microscope capable of simultaneously probing model catalysts at relevant pressures and temperatures, will be available. The appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Scientist level, but a more senior appointment may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. When submitting your electronic application, please include (in one document), your curriculum vitae, a list of publications and presentations, and a brief (maximum 2 pages) statement of research interests. Under the direction of P. Sutter, Center for Functional Nanomaterials. Job No. 15124. Log in to the Candidate Gateway to apply for this position.

Employment Opportunities at the other DOE Nanoscale Science Research Centers

Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories

Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory

Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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