Argonne National Laboratory

X-ray Science

PostdoctoralAppointee

$73–121k Lemont, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Postdoctoral Appointee at Argonne National Laboratory. Skills: Instrumentation development, Data acquisition, Data processing, Data analysis. Develop novel multiscale multimodal experimental apparatus. Precise control during data acquisition”

Industry & Context.

X ray Science
Problems you'll solve

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, Background check, Obtain a government access authorization

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ph. D. completed in the past 5 years or soon-to-be completed in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related discipline, Ability to conduct independent research such as designing experiments and addressing fundamental and/or applied scientific questions, Good collaboration skills, Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Experience with automation, control, and instrument infrastructure, Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Nice to Have

Experience in studying geological or biological systems, Tomography experience, Programming expertise in Python or other scientific programming languages

What You'll Do.

Develop novel multiscale multimodal experimental apparatus

Precise control during data acquisition

Work on data processing pipeline

Adaptable to imaging energy-conversion or biological systems

Lead effort in multimodal data analysis

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work in a multidisciplinary team, including physicists, biologists, and engineers

Communication Scope

Excellent oral and written communication skills

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