Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Neutron & X-Ray Scattering

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research facility seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to join their Materials Science Division. This exciting role focuses on studying magnetic correlations and dynamics in disordered magnetic systems using advanced neutron and X-ray scattering techniques. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and familiarity with data analysis scripting. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in a collaborative environment dedicated to impact, safety, and integrity. Join a team that values respect and teamwork while advancing your career in a dynamic scientific setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field received within the last 3 years.
• Basic programming skills for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Study magnetic correlations in disordered magnetic systems.
• Measure and model magnetic and structural diffuse scattering.

Skills

Data Analysis Scripting

Modeling Magnetic Correlations

Experimental Techniques

Large Data Set Management

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

Neutron Scattering Techniques

X-Ray Scattering Techniques

Job description

Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Neutron & X-Ray Scattering

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The neutron and x-ray scattering group in the Materials Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory has an open position for a postdoctoral appointee. The research will focus on studying magnetic correlations and dynamics in disordered magnetic systems, as well as local atomic correlations in disordered structural lattices using neutron and/or X-ray scattering techniques. This involves measuring and modeling magnetic and structural diffuse scattering on compounds of interest.

Position Requirements

• A Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related field, received within the last 3 years or upcoming year.
• Basic familiarity with scripting or programming for data analysis.
• Ability to model and embody Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Desired Skills

• Solid experimental background in the magnetic and structural properties of hard materials.
• Experience with neutron and/or X-ray scattering is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Experience in modeling and working with large data sets is beneficial.

Additional Details

• Job Family: Postdoctoral
• Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee
• Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)
• Time Type: Full time
• Salary Range: $70,758 - $117,925 (guideline, actual offer based on various factors)

Benefits and further employment details are available on Argonne's website. Argonne is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All employment offers are contingent upon background checks and, if applicable, obtaining necessary government security clearances.