Assistant Beamline Scientist: Nano X-ray Imaging & Innovation

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory seeks an assistant beamline scientist to develop and operate the 26-ID Hard X-ray Nanoprobe and to advance methods and instrumentation with the upgraded APS source. You will collaborate with users on nanoscience applications and perform x-ray data analysis to gain new insights.

The role involves developing microscopy methods, presenting results at conferences and journals, and contributing to a safety‑minded, collaborative research environment in a state‑of‑the‑art

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience as listed: Bachelors with 5+ years, Masters with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years (or equivalent).
• Strong background in x-ray methods including nanodiffraction, coherent imaging, and pump-probe techniques.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to commissioning and operation of 26-ID.
• Collaborate with users to develop nanoscience applications and support experiments including data analysis.
• Develop advanced microscopy methods and instrumentation leveraging the upgraded APS source.
• Present research findings at meetings, conferences, and journals.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

X-ray methods

X-ray nanodiffraction

Coherent diffractive imaging

Pump-probe techniques

AI & ML automation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years experience

Master's degree + 3+ years experience

PhD + 0+ years experience

Tools

Controls software

AI tools

X-ray detectors

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory seeks an assistant beamline scientist to develop and operate the 26-ID Hard X-ray Nanoprobe and to advance methods and instrumentation with the upgraded APS source. You will collaborate with users on nanoscience applications and perform x-ray data analysis to gain new insights.

The role involves developing microscopy methods, presenting results at conferences and journals, and contributing to a safety‑minded, collaborative research environment in a state‑of‑the‑art