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 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 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 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
Position Information
- Job Family: Postdoctoral
- Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee
- Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)
- Time Type: Full time
Salary and Benefits
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:
- 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.