New

Postdoctoral fellow Accelerate SCD

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
12000 Jefferson Ave (Show on map)
Mar 17, 2026
*At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstrulymatter.* This is a one (1) year term position. Salary Range: $68,600 - $98,500 What your job will be like: The incumbent will assist in the JLab superconducting digital logic program and particularly focus on the characterization of NbTiN layers and devices generated within the collaboration. Take part in optimization of deposition processes for NbTiN layers and establishinq the upcoming dilution fridge facility. Responsible for developing and optimizing methods to characterize devices and demonstrator circuits based on NbTiN wires to develop and inform failure mode analysis models at the unit process and integration levels. Also work closely with the principal investigator, staff and graduate students to conduct characterization and RF evaluation at cryogenic temperatures of relevant superconducting structures coated as resonators and to write reports in the form of technical notes, conference proceedings and/or peer reviewed journals. In this job you will: Assist in deposition of NbTiN thin film and structures via energetic condensation, characterize samples and devices using microscopes, physical property system and magnetometry setups, and prepare and mount samples for these experiments. Participate in analyzing the microstructure and properties of superconducting films, structures and devices generated within the SRF S&T Department Participate in the installation and commissioning of an upcoming dilution fridge. Develop related experiment setups. Determine solutions to technical problems by reviewing scientific and technical literature and simulation methodologies as well as designing and executing experiments to support research. Conduct, analyze, and present data. Make comparisons with complemen Presents scientific conclusions at internal and external meetings, in technotes, proceedings and/or peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to accomplish research goals. Experience Required: Strong background in surface & thin film science with experience in one or more of the techniques mentioned above and be willing to use experimental background to crossover into the field of accelerator physics and microelectronics. And Required: Experience with cryogenic and/or RF measurements. And Required: Experience with experimental setups with dilution refrigeration systems. Preferred: Experience with thin film deposition techniques. And Preferred: Experience in calculations and/or simulations regarding the particle interactions in matter, especially experience with MatLab, COMSOL or PIC/MC software. Education Required: Ph.D. Physics, Applied Physics, Material Science, or closely related Engineering discipline Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities High: Knowledge in materials science & engineering, superconductivity, rf and/or microelectronics is desired. About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates,LLC,Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab** At Jefferson Lab, 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 (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave) * 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested * Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available) * Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs * Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast Jefferson ScienceAssociates,LLC (JSA) manages andoperatesthe Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSA is committed to providing reasonableaccommodationforpeoplewith disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you areparticipatingin a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity.Generally, suchprograms/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt toacquireU.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States.This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointmentswhether or notremuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.