Argonne National Laboratory · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Researcher – Electrically Driven Ultrafast Electron Microscopy (RF Nanoscale Dynamics)
On-site
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$73K/yr - $121K/yr
0+ years expArgonne National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to lead efforts in electrically driven ultrafast electron microscopy of materials and nanostructures for electronics. The role involves advancing imaging capabilities and conducting investigations of radiofrequency nanoscale phenomena relevant to microelectronics and quantum information science.
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No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
Qualification
Required
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
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Preferred
Experience with TEM specimen preparation using focused ion beam (FIB)
Programming proficiency (e.g., Python) for experiment automation and/or image analysis
Background in electronic, magnetic, or optical materials is preferred; experience in ultrafast science is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
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Argonne National Laboratory
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