Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Ames National Laboratory

Ames, IA, United States
Onsite
Determination of growth parameters
Characterization of novel materials
Thermodynamic and transport measurements
The successful candidate will perform research activities and provide advanced scientific and technical support for existing projects with a primarily focus on determination of growth parameters for the creation and discovery of novel materials

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will perform research activities and provide advanced scientific and technical support for existing projects with a primarily focus on determination of growth parameters for the creation and discovery of novel materials.
  • Tight collaborations with theory and scattering efforts are expected; experience in use of beam-time at synchrotrons or reactors is preferred.
  • Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will perform research activities and provide advanced scientific and technical support for existing projects with a primarily focus on determination of growth parameters for the creation and discovery of novel materials.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • determination of growth parameters
  • characterization of novel materials
  • thermodynamic and transport measurements
  • solution growth of single crystals
  • single crystal and powder x-ray diffraction
  • measurements of magnetization, specific heat, electrical resistance

Nice-to-have

  • collaboration with theory and scattering efforts
  • experience with beam-time at synchrotrons or reactors
  • analysis of crystal electric field splitting
  • potential Kondo energy scales

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics or related field
  • Demonstrated research experience in solution growth of single crystals
  • Experience in using high temperature synthesis equipment
  • Experience in materials characterization
  • Experience in using cryogenic characterization equipment
  • Experience in data analysis, automation of measurements control and data acquisition
  • Demonstrated experience in writing of scientific papers and communicating research results via oral presentation

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