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Postdoctoral Appointee – MSD Experimental X-Ray & Materials Science

Postdoctoral Appointee – MSD Experimental X-Ray & Materials Science

CompanyArgonne National Laboratory
LocationWoodridge, IL, USA
Salary$70758 – $110379.55
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • A PhD in physics, materials science or related field; Must have been received within the last 5 years or upcoming year
  • Significant written and oral communication skills are needed, as well as the ability to work in teams.
  • Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
  • Considerable: Semiconductor chemical vapor deposition research, x-ray diffraction at synchrotron sources, in-situ x-ray measurements, and experience designing and adapting customized instrumentation.

Responsibilities

  • Conceive of, plan, and implement the scientific research.
  • Report relevant results in publications and conference presentations.
  • Lead tasks in vigorous research programs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coding skills in python for analysis of scientific data.
  • Familiarity with infrared laser heating systems.
  • Experience writing successful proposals for synchrotron experimental beam time at large scale facilities.
  • Materials characterization with electron microscopy, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and optical methods.