Condensed Matter Scientist 1/2

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Scientist 1: $90,000 - $147,100

Scientist 2: $99,200 - $164,100

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. We are seeking a Condensed Matter Scientist to join The Pulsed Field Facility (PFF) at LANL in Los Alamos, NM. The successful candidate will develop in-depth knowledge in pulsed-field experimental physical science and use that knowledge to help scientific users. Candidates will be hired at a Scientist 1 or Scientist 2 level, depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the overall PFF planning and operations, collaboration development and fund raising through proposal submission and program development
• Conduct experiments under high magnetic fields and carry them through to completion, including publishing the results in impactful scientific journals
• Establish a fully independent research program in high magnetic fields and seek independent funding for research within the laboratory

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university
• 2+ years of related experience (Scientist 1); 4+ years of related experience (Scientist 2)
• Ability to collaborate with visiting scientists who are users of the PFF
• Record of scientific publication commensurate with experience
• Ability and motivation to become an intellectual leader in high magnetic field science
• Experience with cryogenic systems and measurements in cryogenic environments
• Experience developing, testing or using complex measurement systems for physical science, engineering or a related field
• Ability to contribute to a wide range of basic-research and mission-science programs

Desired Qualifications:

• Research experience in a relevant field of condensed matter physics, high magnetic fields or pulsed magnetic fields
• Experience with novel measurement techniques with potential high impact for pulsed high magnetic field science
• Experience with user support at scientific user facilities
• Experience initiating scientific projects through collaboration development or proposal process
• Experience mentoring junior personnel

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