Job Description

The Nanoscience and Technology Division (NST) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to lead cutting-edge efforts in electrically driven ultrafast electron microscopy of materials and nanostructures for electronics. This capability at Argonne’s Center for Nanoscale Materials enables imaging of electrically driven dynamics with simultaneous nanometer-scale spatial resolution and nanosecond-scale temporal resolution.

The successful candidate will further advance this platform to access new spatial and temporal regimes and will spearhead first-of-their-kind investigations of radiofrequency (MHz–GHz) nanoscale phenomena in systems relevant to microelectronics and quantum information science. Opportunities also exist for cross-platform studies integrating ultrafast TEM with ultrafast x-ray measurements at Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source and complementary optical spectroscopy. The position offers a highly collaborative environment with experts in electronic materials and devices, advanced characterization, nanofabrication, and theory/modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy, including in situ and ultrafast measurements

• Design and fabricate nanoscale electrical test structures (e.g., photolithography, e-beam lithography)

• Design, test, and characterize radiofrequency (RF) circuitry and measurement approaches

• Analyze and interpret data; publish and present high-impact research results

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field of materials science, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field

• Demonstrated experience with scanning/transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM) and/or diffraction (Lorentz S/TEM experience is a plus)

• Strong foundation in electronics and devices, including electrical measurements (RF circuit experience is a plus)

• Experience in nanofabrication, including photolithography and/or electron-beam lithography

• Experience with TEM specimen preparation using focused ion beam (FIB) is preferred

• Programming proficiency (e.g., Python) for experiment automation and/or image analysis is preferred

• Background in electronic, magnetic, or optical materials is preferred; experience in ultrafast science is a plus

• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications

• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Job Family

Postdoctoral

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full timeThe 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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