• Assistant Physicist

    Argonne National Laboratory (Lemont, IL)


    The Time-Resolved Research (TRR) group in the X-ray Science Division of Argonne National Laboratory utilizes and develops state-of-the-art ultrafast laser-pump, X-ray probe time-resolved X-ray spectroscopy, scattering and imaging capabilities to investigate multiple time- and length-scale dynamics in the fields of physics, chemistry and materials science.

     

    We seek an Assistant Physicist to be part of a multidisciplinary team within the TRR group to perform and support the application of time-resolved methods to a wide variety of x-ray spectroscopy and scattering techniques in the upcoming exciting era of APS upgrade.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Provide support for users conducting pump-probe research at the APS beamlines 25-ID and 7-ID

    + Develop and conduct collaborative and independent experimental work in the field of time-resolved x-ray science

    + Facilitate the laser operation and maintenance within the group

    + Collaboratively conceive, plan, and implement novel pump-probe instrumentation and techniques

    + Perform data processing and analysis for user experiments as well as independent research

    + Report results in appropriate forms: publishing results in refereed journals and making oral presentations at meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars

    + Develop all or part of an R&D program of interest to and in line with the strategic goals of the Division

    Position Requirements

    + Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field

    + Knowledge and experience in using and operating user-orientated synchrotron radiation beamlines

    + Experimental skills to develop scientific applications and instrumentation for pump-probe x-ray techniques

    + Experience in programming using Python or equivalent languages

    + Advanced understanding of abstract concepts, and synthesizing results within current experimental and theoretical frameworks

    + Ability to work well in a team environment

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills

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

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

    + Knowledge and experience in X-ray spectroscopy and scattering

    + Experience in operating high-power ultrafast laser systems

    + Knowledge of beamline components in terms of design, operation and maintenance

    + Skill in advanced data analysis algorithms and methods

     

    Job Family

     

    Research Development (RD)

     

    Job Profile

     

    Physics 2

     

    Worker Type

     

    Regular

     

    Time Type

     

    Full time

     

    The expected hiring range for this position is $90,063.00 - $143,010.27.

     

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