Ames National Laboratory Scientist II

Position Title:

Ames National Laboratory Scientist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. and 1 year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated hands-on experience with high pressure cells, such as piston-cylinder cells, diamond anvil cells, and applied strain devices.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with a variety of measurements under high pressure, in particular in diamond anvil pressure cells.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with data treatments that are commonly used in magnetic and quantum materials research.
Demonstrated experience using and maintaining in-house cryogenic equipment for sample cooling and measurements, in particular Quantum Design PPMS and MPMS units.
Demonstrated record of high-quality research publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, budgeting, and supervision and/or training of undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research staff.

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, 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 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

The Division of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) within Ames National Laboratory, is seeking candidates for the position of Scientist Il.

This position conceives, designs, and conducts research projects focused on enhancing Ames National Laboratory high pressure capabilities in material synthesis and measurements via designing, commissioning and using laser-heated diamond anvil cell system, and Raman pressure calibration setup as well as performing electrical transport and magnetic measurements of novel quantum materials in a diamond pressure cell as a function of temperature and magnetic field. The candidate will also be expected to perform x-ray scattering and other measurements under pressure at National User facilities.

The position necessitates collaboration with the supervisor and other Principal Investigators (PIs) in the Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering within the Ames National Laboratory  The position requires; the formulation of research projects to investigate materials of particular importance and interest; conducting and supervising related experiments; data analysis; presentation of research at professional meetings; drafting of manuscripts for publication with collaborating co-authors; and writing research proposals for future funding of research projects (as PI or co-PI). The duties of this position also include the maintenance and supervision of the daily operation of pressure cells, cryostats, and other associated equipment.

Demonstrated effective communication skills needed to interface with a diverse team of administrative and scientific staff, postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate students are essential for success in this position.  This position will communicate with key stakeholders and implement project management framework.

This is a 1-year term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

January 1, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

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:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515