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 a research-focused Postdoctoral Appointee to study ultrafast dynamics in MXene materials. The role emphasizes developing and applying ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy techniques to probe electronic structure and dynamics.

The successful candidate will work with Argonne staff and collaborators, contribute to instrument development, and pursue high-impact science in a collaborative national lab setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental and applied research on ultrafast electronic, structural, and nonequilibrium dynamics of MXene materials.
• Develop and apply state-of-the-art ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy methods.
• Collaborate with Argonne staff and collaborators to advance transient photoelectron spectroscopy and related capabilities.

Skills

Ultrafast measurement science

Collaborative research

Strong communication

Education

PhD in experimental physics/chemistry/engineering/materials science

Tools

Scripting

Instrumentation control

User facility experience

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 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. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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