Postdoctoral Appointee for MEME-based Dynamic X-ray Optics

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL

ID: 7112387 (Ref.No. 413960)
Posted: September 22, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The X-ray Science Division (XSD) seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the development of a unique time-resolve (TR) research project at the Advanced Photon Source (APS). The successful candidate will work with scientists in the XSD Time-Resolved Research Group to design and construct synchrotron x-ray instrumentation to realize the idea of dynamic x-ray optics on a chip and integrating the optics to TR experiments at the current and upgraded APS. The position presents an opportunity to contribute to the time-resolved x-ray program (with emphasis on ultrafast optics). There is a strong interdisciplinary nature associated with the project covering both MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) design/fabrication and TR x-ray applications. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to drive the project while interacting closely with senior members of the research group. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics, and a strong interest in x-ray scattering and imaging. Synchrotron x-ray imaging experiments and analysis experience are an added preference.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Ph.D. in Physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field within the last 3 years
The ability to conduct research addressing fundamental or applied scientific questions
Demonstrated strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

The ability to design, test, and control MEMS devices
Experience conducting synchrotron x-ray experiments
Familiarity with scientific programing languages, data acquisition, and instrumentation control.

Job Family

Postdoctoral Family

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.

Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apply Now