Postdoctoral XPCS Research Associate

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan (retirement)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher based in the experimental Physical Chemistry group in SLAC, Menlo Park, CA. The role focuses on developing and applying X-ray scattering methods (XPCS) to study ionic solutions and solvated complexes, with strong ties to theory and multi-institutional teams including SLAC and PNNL.

You will conduct split‑pulse XPCS experiments at XFEL facilities, analyze large data sets, and contribute to manuscript

Qualifications

• PhD in Physical Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience with XPCS or X-ray scattering at synchrotrons or XFELs.
• Proficient in Python and/or Julia for data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration.
• Ability to travel to meetings and facilities worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Propose, lead, and participate in X-ray experiments at large-scale facilities.
• Analyze complex datasets and develop analysis tools.
• Interpret data with state-of-the-art theory and collaborators.
• Work independently and collaboratively on interdisciplinary projects.
• Prepare and publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
• Join PNNL and SLAC teams and interact across institutions.
• Present findings at conferences and reviews.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

Julia

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

PhD in Physical Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or related field

PhD within past 5 years

Tools

XPCS

X-ray scattering

Synchrotrons/XFELs

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher based in the experimental Physical Chemistry group in SLAC, Menlo Park, CA. The role focuses on developing and applying X-ray scattering methods (XPCS) to study ionic solutions and solvated complexes, with strong ties to theory and multi-institutional teams including SLAC and PNNL.

You will conduct split‑pulse XPCS experiments at XFEL facilities, analyze large data sets, and contribute to manuscript