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Sandia National Laboratories is searching for a Postdoctoral Appointee for the Physics-Based Microsystems Department located in our Albuquerque, NM facility. This position is a temporary, full-time opportunity. Currently, this position does not require a DOE-granted security clearance.

Department Description
The Physics-Based Microsystems Department leverages a diverse capability set to provide science and technology products to enhance Sandia’s national security missions. The department includes a broad set of expertise including atomic physics, micro-optics, and electrochemistry and electroforming. As part of the Microsystems Engineering Sciences and Applications (MESA) facility, we provide solutions including atomic physics based sensors; atom and ion trapping devices and systems; unique diffractive, sub-wavelength and micro-optical components and systems; critical electrochemical materials processes; and unparalleled micro-machined devices. In addition to work for internal Sandia organizations, we have an established record of successful engagement with external customers.

Job Summary
Sandia National Laboratories’ Physics-Based Microsystems Department has an opening for a Postdoctoral appointee to work on advanced atom interferometry systems. The goals of this work include the demonstration of new techniques for neutral atom entanglement and the corresponding advantages gained for sensing or computing applications. Successful development of these approaches will result in world first demonstrations and it is expected there will be multiple opportunities to publish. The selected candidates work will include the design and building of experimental setups for the control of trapped atom quantum states as well as their interaction. The post doc will need to work with a team of physicists to research appropriate configurations, as well as develop the necessary optics and electronics required to support the system.

Post Doc Hiring Program
The Post-Doctoral Appointee Program is designed to recruit outstanding Ph.D. applicants to assist a line organization in meeting its mission objectives and to provide a professional technical work environment for the employee. The Ph.D. must have been conferred within one to five years prior to employment. These assignments are for a one-year period, with the option at management’s discretion to serve no more than five additional one-year assignments. Extensions of up to six years require employee’s manager approval. Six years or greater requires employee’s manager and HR VP approval.

Required
- Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline
- Experience with optics, opto-electronics, computer control and ultra-high vacuum systems
- Exemplary academic record: Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2/4.0 and graduate GPA of 3.5/4.0
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in written form
- Excellent collaboration skills for working in a team environment

Desired
- A track record of successful research and development in quantum optics or quantum information
- Experience in building and running cold atom based experiments
- Experience with Rydberg atom experiments
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5/4.0 and graduate GPA of 3.7/4.0

To learn more about this position and to apply online, please visit our Careers page athttp://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html and reference Job Opening ID Number: 644318.

U.S. Citizenship Normally Required. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.