| Location | Golden, Colorado |
| Salary | $76,600–$126,400 Per Year |
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Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in the Materials Science Center, in the area of thin film synthesis of nitride and oxide materials using Plasma-Assisted Molecular Beam Epitaxy. The position would involve synthesis and characterization of oxide and nitride materials for electronic applications using molecular beam epitaxy system with radio-frequency plasma sources. Particular emphasis will be placed on the growth, doping, and characterization of electronic-grade ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors.
The position would support both basic research projects and applied development projects on ultra-wide bandgap oxide materials including both gallium oxide, group III nitrides, and other emerging oxides and nitrides. Possible device applications include radio-frequency transistors, power diodes, radiation detectors, sensors for extreme environments, and other semiconductor devices. The job duties will also include stewardship of recently acquired deposition and characterization equipment, maintaining existing experimental facilities, as well as development and modification of data analysis software.
The postdoc appointment is for up to 3 years total, reviewed and extended annually based on program needs, funding availability and performance.
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Any of the additional prior experiences would be considered a plus:
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
* Based on eligibility rules
NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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