Microscale Soft X-ray Reflectometry Postdoc

Berkeley Lab; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source (ALS) Division invites applications for a Spatially Resolved Soft X-ray Reflectometry Postdoctoral Fellow. The role focuses on developing micro-focus soft x-ray reflectometry and magnetic reflectometry capabilities, implementing focusing optics, and building scalable data analysis pipelines.

You will perform synchrotron experiments, analyze data with Python or similar tools, and collaborate with ML-assisted analysis of large datasets while publishing in

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or equivalent.
• Experience with x-ray scattering, diffraction or microscopy.
• Ability to perform hands-on experimental work safely.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation and data analysis for micro-focus soft x-ray reflectometry.
• Perform synchrotron experiments and data analysis in Python or compatible software.
• Collaborate on ML-assisted analysis of large multi-dimensional datasets.

Skills

X-ray scattering

Reflectometry

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Synchrotron experiments

Education

PhD in Physics/ Chemistry/ Materials Science

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Berkeley Lab's Advanced Light Source (ALS) Division invites applications for a Spatially Resolved Soft X-ray Reflectometry Postdoctoral Fellow. The role focuses on developing micro-focus soft x-ray reflectometry and magnetic reflectometry capabilities, implementing focusing optics, and building scalable data analysis pipelines.

You will perform synchrotron experiments, analyze data with Python or similar tools, and collaborate with ML-assisted analysis of large datasets while publishing in