Materials Scientist with Security Clearance - (Washington, DC)

Description: JOB DESCRIPTION: JOB SUMMARY: (provide general program info and/or general position description) Leidos seeks a PhD-level Physicist, Materials Scientist, or Engineer with extensive background in the study of nanocrystalline materials. A particular emphasis of this position will be the study of the structure and properties of nanomaterials such as quantum dots, nanoclusters, and 2-D and 1-D nanomaterials. Other advanced materials may also be studied. The applicant should be a confident, self-motivated researcher who is comfortable with minimal guidance. Therefore, it is required that the applicant have well demonstrated background with computation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of reports and scientific publications. A key function of this position is to share and discuss data with colleagues and the broader research community, therefore, effective written and oral communications skills are essential.