Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames Laboratory!

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, including single crystal and powder x-ray diffraction, electrical and/or thermal transport, magnetization, specific heat, thermal expansion
• Experience in using cryogenic characterization equipment
• Experience in data analysis, automation of measurements control and data acquisition using common software packages
• Demonstrated experience in writing of scientific papers and communicating research results via oral presentation in English

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Program