Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program

Our group is part of the vibrant Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science division with varied research groups studying both fundamental and applied properties of condensed matter, offering ample opportunity for collaboration. These include a broad condensed matter theory effort, materials growth of both bulk single-crystals and epitaxial thin films, and a variety of experimental probes of condensed matter systems that complement our own.

Position Description

We are looking for a postdoctoral research associate to develop a multi-dimensional spectrometer in the terahertz frequency range, which will require building and setup of a light source to generate multiple intense terahertz pulses. The research associate will apply this spectrometer towards studying a variety of superconducting, magnetic, and ferroelectric materials in both equilibrium and light-induced non-equilibrium states. These experiments will be interpreted and performed in a friendly and dynamic team environment, including collaboration with theorists and other experimentalists.

Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up a multi-dimensional terahertz spectrometer, using one or two ultrafast laser amplifiers as a light source. This will involve building optical parametric amplifiers and setup of a terahertz system to guide intense terahertz pulses into a cryostat.
• Responsible for applying the multi-dimensional terahertz spectrometer towards studying the properties of varied "quantum materials". This will involve coordinating experimental acquisition and subsequent analysis of data.
• Responsible for disseminating research results in the form of conference presentations and writing of publications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• PhD. in Physics or related discipline
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in English, be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a part of a multi-institutional team.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff.
• Proven ability to disseminate research results.
• A good understanding of light-matter interactions in condensed matter systems
• Able to work closely and communicate effectively with colleagues focused on other experimental and theoretical techniques.
• Demonstrated data analysis skills.
• Extensive experience building free-space optical setups.
• Extensive experience with ultrafast laser systems.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience with mJ-class ultrafast laser amplifiers.
• Demonstrated experience with using ultrafast optical parametric amplifiers.
• Demonstrated experience building ultrafast optical parametric amplifiers.
• Demonstrated experience generating and using intense mid- and far-infrared light pulses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonlinear optical phenomena in condensed matter systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing software to run ultrafast spectroscopy experiments.

Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $70,200 - 116,200 p/year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

Other Information:

• As an experimental research position, the primary working mode should be on-site. Remote work can be coordinated with prior approval from the supervisor.
• Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.
• BNL policy requires that after obtaining their PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.

About Us

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Brookhaven Science Associates is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. BSA takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor

BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file