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What You Will Do
Be a part of something transformative and extraordinary and join our dynamic and enterprising group within a world class research institution, the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Our group, Physical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (C-PCS), is looking for a talented scientist to join our team, assisting with the development of our robust portfolio, and execution of programs of relevance to national security and scientific vitality. Whereas the candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to and participate in existing programs, entrepreneurial program development is an integral component of success in this position and over time the candidate is expected to establish their own research programs. This is an early career position, and the selected candidate will join our team as an experimental research scientist at the level of scientist 2. #chemistry, #cpcs, #chemscientist
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Expertise in high power, ultrafast lasers and ultrafast laser spectroscopy.
- Strong technical achievement in an area of science of relevance to the group, specifically in one or more areas of spectroscopy that are of interest to the existing programs within the organization.
- Demonstrated scientific excellence through publications and reports, technical presentations in national and international conferences and/or engagement in sponsor meetings and workshops.
- Experience conducting complex experimental research with hazard envelopes relevant to the group – lasers, nanoparticles, chemicals, radiological hazards and others.
- Ability to identify and successfully respond to new funding opportunities and proposal writing, program development experience.
- Demonstrated skill in scientific writing, such as peer-reviewed manuscripts and research proposals.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, promoting teamwork and collaborative science.
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which usually requires a US Citizenship.
- A comprehensive cover letter reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired qualifications.
Education/Experience: Master’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field and 1 year of related experience; or a Bachelor’ degree in chemistry, physics, engineering from an accredited college and university and 4 years of related experience, typically with post-doctoral research experience at a university or national lab or equivalent experience directly related to the occupation. PhD preferred.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in experimental spectroscopy methods, and awareness of the technical complexities of operations relevant to the group. e.g., techniques such as UV/Vis, IR-NIR, FTIR, LIBS, Raman (CW and coherent), Fluorescence (multiphoton), ultrafast tunable lasers, transient absorption, higher order harmonic generation, ultrafast spectoscopy and others.
- Experience handling complex samples of relevance to the research within one or more of the group’s focus areas-Chemical (organic, inorganic, nanoparticles), Biological (BSL2), Radiological, Nanomaterials, Explosives.
- Demonstrated technical agility and ability to adapt to changing experimental landscapes
- Active Q clearance.
- Ph.D is chemistry, physics, engineering or a related field.
Work Location:The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 2 years.
Note to Applicants: For full consideration, please submit a comprehensive cover letter reflective of your relevant experience to the job requirements and desired qualifications.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
C-PCS consists of over 50 exceptional scientists, technologists, students and post-doctoral fellows engaged in multi-disciplinary research focused on the use of spectroscopy to investigate a variety of complex problems. This includes biology, remote sensing, explosives, nanoparticle science, and space applications. Our entrepreneurial and high achieving group is home to a variety of accomplishments – from sensors that are currently deployed on Curiosity and Perseverance Rovers on Mars, to Energy Frontiers Centers, remote sensing work in the interest of national security, biological diagnostics and explosives assessment. We house complex experimental capabilities supporting these scientific missions, and consist of students, post-doctoral fellows, scientists and technologists that lead/assist in the execution of the work. The group meets the needs of a diverse set of sponsors of relevance to our laboratory mission, emerging national security needs and basic science exploration.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50-mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 – Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to *********@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
