Assistant Beamline Scientist, In Situ Nanoprobe

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 94,486 - 147,399; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory's Microscopy Group seeks a scientist to join the ISN team, developing and operating the in situ nanoprobe for world-class applications. You will collaborate with users, advance microscopy methods, and present findings at conferences and journals.

The role requires strong x-ray expertise, in situ/operando experience, and the ability to work independently and with teams, while aligning with Argonne values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor with 5+ years, Master with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years, or equivalent.
• Strong background in x-ray methods and techniques including x-ray nanodiffraction, fluorescence, ptychography, spectroscopy, and tomography.
• Experience developing applications in energy, chemical, materials, or quantum science with in situ/operando sample environments.
• Proficiency in deploying and developing controls/analysis software and AI/ML tools.
• In-depth knowledge of x-ray microscopy and associated instrumentation and methods.
• Familiarity with x-ray optics and detectors, beamline controls, data acquisition and analysis.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Commission and operate the ISN.
• Collaborate with users to develop scientific applications and support experiments including data analysis.
• Develop advanced microscopy methods and instrumentation for the ISN upgrade.
• Present research findings at meetings, conferences, and journals.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

X-ray methods

X-ray nanodiffraction

X-ray fluorescence

Ptychography

Tomography

AI/ML tools

Independent and team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Beamline controls software

Data acquisition systems

X-ray detectors

Data analysis software

X-ray optics

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory's Microscopy Group seeks a scientist to join the ISN team, developing and operating the in situ nanoprobe for world-class applications. You will collaborate with users, advance microscopy methods, and present findings at conferences and journals.

The role requires strong x-ray expertise, in situ/operando experience, and the ability to work independently and with teams, while aligning with Argonne values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.