Current Job Openings at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials

Assistant / Associate Scientist (4016) (Term Appointment) - Requires a Ph.D. materials science, physics, or chemistry. Significant experience in using transmission electron microscopy to answer important scientific questions is required, as well as, demonstrated ability to conduct creative, independent research and to carry out several projects simultaneously. A strong commitment to collaborative research involving external users of the Center and excellent communication and interpersonal skills is also desired. The successful candidates will become members of the CFNÆs Electron Microscopy team, which soon will complete installation of three top-of-the line instruments: a 200keV TEM (JEOL 2100F) ideally suited for high-resolution analytical microscopy; an aberration-corrected dedicated STEM (Hitachi HD2700) capable of simultaneous acquisition of atomic imaging and energy-loss spectroscopy; and an environmental TEM (FEI Titan 80-300) with aberration corrector for high-resolution imaging and gas-reaction analysis. The primary responsibility of each candidate will be to conduct self-initiated and user-directed research, in comparable proportion, in one of the aberration-corrected microscopes. Additional responsibilities include working with members of the CFN team and other electron-microscopy groups across BNL to address general, high-resolution TEM needs of both BNL scientists and other users of the CFN. The level of the position will be based on the background and experience of the selected candidate. Under the direction of Y. Zhu, Center for Functional Nanomaterials. Job No. 14240. Log in to the Candidate Gateway to apply for this position.

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Requires a PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science with primary focus on theoretical research. Research in this position will focus on theoretical approaches to compute electronic and optical excitations in heterogeneous nanosystems. Previous experience with electronic structure theory and development of algorithms to implement new methods is essential. Experience with linear response theory or computational many-body perturbation theory is desirable. Under the direction of Mark S Hybertsen, Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Theory and Computation Group. Job No. 4010. Log in to the Candidate Gateway to apply for this position.

Postdoctoral Research Associate (4020) - Requires a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry or materials science with primary focus on theoretical research. Candidates should have a strong record of research experience, including the use of computational electronic structure methods. Research areas of interest to the group include: properties of metal and semiconducting nanoclusters including interactions with organic ligands; electronic and structural properties of junctions formed with a single molecule including electron transfer or conductance characteristics; theory of electronic and optical excitation energies in nanosystems. Research projects in this position will also offer the opportunity for close interaction with experimental programs. Under the direction of M. Hybertsen, Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Theory and Computation Group. Job No. 14336. Log in to the Candidate Gateway to apply for this position.

Postdoctoral Research Associate (4018) - Requires a Ph.D. in a physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or chemistry. The research project involves using self-assembly methods as tools for nanostructuring thin film materials, with the goal of understanding and optimizing the performance of energy conversion devices. This project is laboratory-intensive. Much of the work involves developing unconventional fabrication approaches based on self-assembly techniques, as well as device fabrication, characterization and measurement. The well-qualified candidate will have significant experience and interest in thin-film processing using both conventional microfabrication techniques, and knowledge of self-assembly processes. Expertise in nanometer-scale materials characterization and analysis (SEM and AFM), as well as electrical device test and measurement experience are important, although outstanding and motivated candidates of all backgrounds will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Under the direction of C. Black, Center for Functional Nanomaterials. Job No. 14326. 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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