1. Fan research group welcomes visiting scholars and sabbatical professors. Please contact Dr Fan for avalaible positions.

2. Experienced graduates, undergraduates, highschool students are welcome.

3. Self-motivated postdoctoral candidates with strong publication records are welcome. Please send your applications including an
    application letter, CV, 1-3 representative papers to Dr Fan.


Current available position: a Sandia National Lab postdoctoral fellow position is currently available
                
    Job Title:   Postdoctoral Appointee
    Job ID:      60174
    Location:     SNL New Mexico - SA
    
    Ladder:     Temporary
    Level:        Postdoctoral Appointee
    Occupation:    Postdoctoral Appointee
    Department:    The Ceramic and Inorganic Materials Department (01815)
    Full/Part Time:     Full-Time
    Temporary Clearance Required:     N
    Clearance Required to Start:      N
    Job Requires a Polygraph:    N
    Posting Open Date:    04/01/2008
    Posting Close Date:    05/01/2008
        
    Department Description
    The Ceramic Materials Department (1815) and associated operations organization (1815-1) develop new ceramic materials, characterize and improve the processing methods for fabricating ceramics, and evaluate the physical, optical, and electronic properties and reliability of ceramic and glass materials and components.  The main technology thrusts are powder processing methods, electronic and optical materials development and integration, failure analysis and testing, rapid component prototyping, reactive composite processing, ceramic joining, glass technology support, and ceramic packaging.

An underlying theme of our work is the quest for understanding the physical phenomena responsible for an observed effect.  We pursue partnerships with other Sandia organizations, universities, and industry to leverage our research investments, establish collaborations with other experts in these fields and serve as Sandia's "gateway" for these technologies.  Our work supports DOE Defense Programs, other DOE offices, other federal agencies, and industry.
    Job Description
    The successful candidate for this post-doctoral appointment will work as part of a research team to creat large area and transparent optical, electrical, and magnetic nanoparticle coatings.  The candidate will have responsibility for the development of new synthesis strategies, functionalization and self-assembly methods, and new coating processes for formation of these nanoparticle coatings.
    Required / Desired Criteria
    PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science with demonstrated experience in synthesis, processing and characterization of nanoparticles (NP) and NP coatings is required.  Experience must be demonstrated by high-quality publications on these topics or closely related relevant topics in peer-reviewed journals.
    Equal Employment Opportunity
    Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.  If this position requires a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance, U.S. citizenship and employee eligibility for clearance processing will be required at the time of hire.  If you hold dual citizenship and you accept a job offer for a position that requires a DOE-granted security clearance, you may be asked by DOE to renounce your foreign citizenship and retain only your U.S. citizenship.

Please apply for this position through Sandia's Career opportunities page (http://sandia.gov/employment/career-opp/index.html)