Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ultrafast near-field microscopy in custom-designed environments, including cryogenic temperatures, high magnetic fields, and femtosecond temporal resolution .
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ultrafast and terahertz spectroscopy and microscopy.
• Must have experience building custom broadband scanning near-field optical spectroscopy systems spanning THz to infrared frequencies under extreme experimental conditions.
• Department Unit/Website:
• www.ameslab.gov
• Application Instructions:
• To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
• LsListit of Professional References
• Why Choose Iowa State University?
• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
• Proposed Start Date:
• July 20, 2026
• Number of Months Employed Per Year:
• 12 Month Work Period
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Pay Grade:
• Post Docs
• Original Posting Date:
• June 16, 2026
• Posting Close Date:
• June 22, 2026
• Job Requisition Number:
• R19450
• General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory Appointment Type: Post Doc/Trainee Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory! Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success. The successful candidate will work with Principal Investigators and Scientists researching terahertz and infrared near-field microscopy instrumentation and applications in biological and quantum materials. The work will include developing, planning and performing experiments, critically analyzing results, performing optimization to improve outcomes, and generating reports, presentations and manuscripts for publication. The research will focus mainly on developing advanced ultrafast nanoscopy instrumentation and applying it to biological, quantum and functional materials. The position requires ability to work with a team consisting of staff scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and students, and conduct both collaborative and independent research. Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet set milestones, and draft quarterly progress reports is essential. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with positive attitude are also helpful to provide a professional work environment. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. must be completed prior to start date. Ph.D. degree in Condensed Matter Physics.

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