Assistant Physicist: Laue Microdiffraction & X-ray Microscopy

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

Job summary

The Argonne National Laboratory 34-ID-E beamline seeks an Assistant Physicist to advance microdiffraction methods and support user experiments at 34-ID-E, enabling high-resolution X-ray analyses of crystalline materials. The role involves independent and collaborative work within a strong scientific team and publication of findings.

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics or closely related fields, with experience in X-ray scattering, diffraction, and detector systems, and proficient

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, materials science, engineering or closely related field.
• Knowledge of X-ray diffraction, crystallography, and microdiffraction.
• Experience with synchrotron X-ray techniques and experimental methods.
• Strong programming and data-analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support commissioning, operation, and development of the 34-ID-E beamline.
• Develop advanced X-ray microdiffraction methods and instrumentation.
• Support user experiments and guide data analysis and interpretation.
• Publish and present results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Contribute to growth of the beamline user community.

Skills

X-ray diffraction

Crystallography

Microdiffraction

Synchrotron techniques

Data analysis

Instrument control

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in physics or related field

Job description

The Argonne National Laboratory 34-ID-E beamline seeks an Assistant Physicist to advance microdiffraction methods and support user experiments at 34-ID-E, enabling high-resolution X-ray analyses of crystalline materials. The role involves independent and collaborative work within a strong scientific team and publication of findings.

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics or closely related fields, with experience in X-ray scattering, diffraction, and detector systems, and proficient