Postdoctoral Appointee - Bioimaging

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 72,879 - 121,465; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to support the development of X-ray instrumentation for bioimaging and 3-D dataset reconstruction. This role involves designing a novel experimental apparatus and leading data analysis efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, strong collaboration and analytical skills, and programming expertise in Python. Competitive salary range of $72,879 – $121,465 is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed within the past 5 years or soon-to-be completed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a novel multiscale multimodal experimental apparatus.
• Develop and maintain a data processing pipeline for imaging.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Independent research

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Python programming

Education

Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

The Microscopy group in the X-ray Science Division of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory is leading pioneering efforts in developing cutting‑edge X‑ray instrumentation and techniques to enable multimodal in‑situ investigation across physics, chemistry, life, and material sciences. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to support instrumentation development for X‑ray fluorescence tomography at beamlines 2‑ID‑E and 2‑ID‑D, focusing on bioimaging of soil aggregates, and to develop a computational framework for modeling and reconstruction of related 3‑D datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a novel multiscale multimodal experimental apparatus with precise control during data acquisition.
• Develop and maintain a data processing pipeline adaptable to imaging of energy‑conversion or biological systems.
• Collaborate with physicists, biologists, and engineers in a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead multimodal data analysis efforts at APS beamlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed within the past 5 years or soon‑to‑be completed in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, design experiments, and address fundamental and/or applied scientific questions.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with geological or biological systems and tomography is beneficial.
• Programming expertise in Python or other scientific programming languages is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with automation, control, and instrument infrastructure.
• Demonstrated commitment to Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Pay range: $72,879.00 – $121,465.00 (annual). The specific salary offered will be determined based on qualifications, responsibilities, and market considerations. Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Argonne National Laboratory is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in foreign government‑sponsored or affiliated activities, as defined under U.S. Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Applications must disclose such participation for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.

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