Lead Ultrafast X-ray Science Postdoc

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory’s Coherent and Ultrafast X-ray Science Group seeks a postdoctoral appointee to lead time-resolved hard X-ray diffraction microscopy and spectroscopy on single-crystalline quantum materials. The role collaborates with APS and XFEL facilities to explore nonequilibrium dynamics, phonons, magnons, and emergent quasiparticles, advancing ultrafast structural and electronic insights.

The position offers exposure to world-leading facilities, opportunities to publish in top

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in time-resolved X-ray diffraction and in-situ X-ray micro/nanoscopy.
• Experience with synchrotron or XFEL facilities.
• Hands-on experience with ultrafast pump-probe or in-situ techniques using laser, magnetic, or electrical fields.
• Proficiency in experimental electronics and timing systems (pulse, delay, gating, synchronization).
• Proficiency in x-ray data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead ultrafast X-ray diffraction and in-situ experiments at synchrotron and XFEL facilities.
• Design and implement synchronization and timing electronics for sub-nanosecond measurements.
• Analyze multidimensional datasets (time, space, reciprocal space, temperature).
• Collaborate with beamline scientists to commission advanced instrumentation and measurement schemes.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Time-resolved X-ray diffraction

In-situ X-ray nanoscopy

Ultrafast pump-probe techniques

Electronics timing systems

Python/MATLAB data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, or related

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory’s Coherent and Ultrafast X-ray Science Group seeks a postdoctoral appointee to lead time-resolved hard X-ray diffraction microscopy and spectroscopy on single-crystalline quantum materials. The role collaborates with APS and XFEL facilities to explore nonequilibrium dynamics, phonons, magnons, and emergent quasiparticles, advancing ultrafast structural and electronic insights.

The position offers exposure to world-leading facilities, opportunities to publish in top