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Position Description

The postdoctoral research associate position in the Oxide Molecular Beam Epitaxy Group is primarily engaged in the synthesis of thin films of cuprate superconductors and other complex oxides by means of molecular beam epitaxy, and their characterization by a suite of experimental techniques.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Running, maintaining, and upgrading an advanced oxide molecular beam epitaxy system.
• Design, construction, and commissioning of the additional system components and infrastructure.
• Synthesis and characterization of thin films of cuprate superconductors and other complex oxides by XRD, AFM, transport, and magnetic measurements.
• Collecting and analyzing the data, formulating the conclusions, and communicating the results in research publications and presentations such as seminars, colloquia, and conference talks.

Position Requirements

• PhD in Condensed Matter Physics or related field
• Demonstrated record of publications in leading research journals

• Experience in designing, building, maintaining and operating oxide molecular beam epitaxy systems.
• Experience with atomic-beam rate measurements, surface-science tools such as RHEED, and sophisticated laboratory electronics.
• Experience in MBE synthesis and characterization of thin films, including cryogenic transport measurements, mutual inductance measurements, X-ray diffraction and Atomic force microscopy.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in MBE synthesis and characterization of thin films of cuprate superconductors

OTHER INFORMATION:

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.

At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental leave)
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation:  Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)

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