Researcher in Nanoscience

Argonne National Laboratory — Nanoscience and Technology Division (NST)

Description

The Nanoscience and Technology Division (NST) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to lead cutting-edge efforts in electrically driven ultrafast electron microscopy of materials and nanostructures for electronics. This capability at Argonne’s Center for Nanoscale Materials enables imaging of electrically driven dynamics with simultaneous nanometer-scale spatial resolution and nanosecond-scale temporal resolution.

The successful candidate will further advance this platform to access new spatial and temporal regimes and will spearhead first-of-their-kind investigations of radiofrequency (MHz–GHz) nanoscale phenomena in systems relevant to microelectronics and quantum information science. Opportunities also exist for cross-platform studies integrating ultrafast TEM with ultrafast x-ray measurements at Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source and complementary optical spectroscopy.

The position offers a highly collaborative environment with experts in electronic materials and devices, advanced characterization, nanofabrication, and theory/modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy, including in situ and ultrafast measurements

• Design and fabricate nanoscale electrical test structures (e.g., photolithography, e-beam lithography)

• Design, test, and characterize radiofrequency (RF) circuitry and measurement approaches

• Analyze and interpret data; publish and present high-impact research results

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in materials science, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field

• Demonstrated experience with scanning/transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM) and/or diffraction (Lorentz S/TEM experience is a plus)

• Strong foundation in electronics and devices, including electrical measurements (RF circuit experience is a plus)

• Experience in nanofabrication, including photolithography and/or electron-beam lithography

• Experience with TEM specimen preparation using focused ion beam (FIB) is preferred

• Programming proficiency (e.g., Python) for experiment automation and/or image analysis is preferred

• Background in electronic, magnetic, or optical materials is preferred; experience in ultrafast science is a plus

• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications

• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Job Details

• Job Family: Postdoctoral

• Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee

• Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)

• Time Type: Full time

• Expected Hiring Range: $72,879.00–$121,465.00 (pay based on experience, scope, and responsibilities)

• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits included (view here: Argonne Employee Benefits)

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages all qualified applicants to apply without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check, including assessment of criminal conviction history, and may require government access authorization. Failure to obtain or maintain such authorization could result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

Additional Information

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