Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Oak Ridge, TN
posted 3 months ago
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on first-principles theoretical/computational modeling of topological quantum materials. This position will be funded by the Quantum Science Center, a consortium of universities, national laboratories, and industrial partners headquartered at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), with the goal of realizing the potential of topological quantum materials for manipulating, transferring, and storing quantum information. As part of our research team, you will work closely with experimentalists who synthesize and characterize quantum materials. First-principles based computational modeling will help interpret experimental results, guide synthesis experiments, and identify materials with improved functional properties. In this role, you will perform theoretical and computational modeling of low-dimensional quantum topological materials and proximity-induced topological superconductivity using first-principles approaches. You will be responsible for presenting and reporting research results at internal group meetings and at international conferences. Publishing scientific results in a timely and consistent manner in peer-reviewed journals is also a key responsibility. You will maintain a strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics of the institution, supporting ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Additionally, you will promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.