About Sandia Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide Extraordinary co-workers Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world Career advancement and enrichment opportunities Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: These benefits vary by job classification. What Your Job Will Be Like Are you passionate about research related to the development of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) films? If so, you could be perfect to join our thin films and coatings team! Our work provides the opportunity to develop creative solutions through inter-disciplinary research that couples materials science, process science and high vacuum technology. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to support the research and development of ALD thin films in support of national security mission needs. On any given day, you may be called on to: Apply fundamental process, physical, and chemical principles to develop novel ALD thin films Develop and conduct research experiments involving ALD, thin films, vacuum systems, characterization of films, and related technologies Publish journal articles and present work at local and national conferences Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. Qualifications We Require Possess, or pursuing, a PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related STEM field (PhD must be conferred within 5 years prior to employment) Experience with materials and process characterization techniques, and process-structure-property relationships Experience with Atomic Layer Deposition Good communication skills as evidenced by a history of publication of results in peer-reviewed journals and external presentations at appropriate scientific conferences Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE security clearance Qualifications We Desire Experience with thin film deposition methods, including process research and development and microstructural and mechanical property characterization Knowledge of functional thin films technology including electrical, optical, and tribological Hands-on experience with custom built ALD, sputtering, evaporation, and vacuum systems Excellent ability to translate technical work to a broad audience, as evidenced by peer reviewed publications and invited/contributed talks Experience using CAD programs to design masks and fixtures Experience using Labview for process control Ability to work well in a team environment, including strong verbal communication skills and ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds About Our Team The Thin Films and Packaging Department 1835 specializes in two areas: (1) developing custom thin films for a variety of dissimilar applications, and (2) advanced packaging of electrical, MEMS-based, and optical components. The thin films team develops novel thin films and coatings for a variety of electrical and mechanical applications and environments. Our group specializes in the development and characterization of sputtered, evaporated, chemical vapor deposited, and atomic layer deposited thin films. We probe fundamental material behaviors to develop films for tribological, optoelectronic, MEMS, microelectronic and other applications in support of the national security mission space. Our team is committed to ensuring a nurturing environment compatible with a broad group of people and perspectives in accordance with the changing makeup of the workforce. In support of this vision, our center actively recruits applicants from diverse groups of backgrounds and fosters an inclusive community. Join us and work towards your goals while making a difference! Posting Duration This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. Security Clearance Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law. NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date. Position Information This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
Bidder Eligibility This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance. Employees must remain in their current position for one year before applying for a new position, with the exception of student interns. Application of this requirement will not supersede collective bargaining agreements. See collective bargaining labor agreements for represented bidder eligibility requirements for represented employees. About Sandia Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide Extraordinary co-workers Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world Career advancement and enrichment opportunities Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: These benefits vary by job classification. What Your Job Will Be Like We are seeking a hardworking and dedicated Postdoctoral Appointee in the Water Power Technologies Department! You will work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team of engineers working on marine renewable energy, including measurement/instrumentation and numerical modeling. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite. On any given day you may be called on to: Conduct structural/load measurements using fiber optics and electrical sensors, such as fiber-Bragg grating sensors, distributed fiber optic sensors, accelerometers, strain gauges, etc. Perform structural and load analysis on tidal and wave energy converters Develop and run fluid-structure interaction (FSI) models Develop and test innovative sensors Work side-by-side with marine energy developers to find solutions for technical problems Support several experimental testing activities in collaboration with structural mechanics-, materials-, large-scale prototype testing- laboratories within Sandia and university partners, as well as supporting research field work Contribute to manuscripts for publication Qualifications We Require PhD in an engineering-related field or similar STEM discipline (e.g., mechanics, structural engineering, fluid dynamics, sensors) Ability to travel occasionally domestically Ability to obtain and maintain an "L" clearance Qualifications We Desire Experience with experimental testing Ability to access High Performance Computing (HPC) and site resources at Sandia National Laboratories Programming experience MATLAB, ANSYS suites proficienty Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks) Mechanical load measurements Excellent organizational skills About Our Team Sandia's Water Power Technologies Department performs research and development to improve performance, lower costs, and accelerate the deployment of water power technologies. The primary focus area of the department's work is Marine Hydrokinetics (MHK) research with lower levels of effort in Offshore Wind (OW) and Hydropower. The department is responsible for all aspects of Marine Hydrokinetic device design, performance, system reliability, system integration, and environmental evaluations for the Department of Energy's Wind and Water Power Technologies Office and in collaboration with industry partners. Offshore Wind Energy activities currently include Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) design and analysis and foundation scour. Hydropower efforts focus on seasonal simulation and optimization. Through partnerships with industry, academia, other National Labs, and public dissemination of results, Sandia serves an important role in energy security for the nation. Posting Duration This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. Security Clearance Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. EEO All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law. NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
