Postdoctoral Appointee – Ultrafast Dynamics of MXene Materials (NST)

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory's Center for Nanoscale Materials invites applications for a postdoctoral appointee in the Dynamics theme to study ultrafast electronic, structural, and nonequilibrium dynamics of MXene materials. The successful candidate will apply and help advance state-of-the-art ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy methods, exploring fundamental physics and electronic structure.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Argonne staff, development of novel instrumentation, and

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in experimental physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, or equivalent.
• Experience in ultrafast measurement science, such as ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, time-resolved X-ray, electron, or optical microscopy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Skills

Ultrafast measurement science

Communication skills

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in experimental physics, chemistry, engineering, or materials science

Tools

Scripting

Instrumentation control

Job description

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a research-focused Postdoctoral Appointee within its Dynamics theme area. The successful candidate will conduct fundamental and applied research on the ultrafast electronic, structural, and nonequilibrium dynamics of MXene materials. The appointee will use and help advance state-of-the-art ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy methods to investigate the fundamental physics and electronic structure of MXenes. Relevant techniques may include transient photoelectron spectroscopy, transient absorption spectroscopy, ultrafast emission measurements, ultrafast electron microscopy, and ultrafast cathodoluminescence. Working closely with Argonne scientific staff and collaborators, the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the development and expansion of transient photoelectron spectroscopy and related ultrafast measurement capabilities. The position offers opportunities to develop novel instrumentation, pursue high-impact scientific questions, and work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary national laboratory environment.

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in experimental physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, or equivalent
• Experience in ultrafast measurement science, such as ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, time-resolved X-ray, electron, or optical microscopy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scientific data analysis, scripting, and instrumentation control
• Experience working at or with scientific user facilities
• Experience in instrument development, particularly for ultrafast measurement platforms and tools

Job Details

Job Family Postdoctoral Job Profile Postdoctoral Appointee Worker Type Long-Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.

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