This is a joint hire between XSD-DYS and XSD-SSM groups for Coherent X-ray Scattering.

The two groups are jointly seeking candidates for an Assistant Physicist position to support the 8-ID and 28-ID beamlines. The successful candidate will advance diffraction-based techniques, with a particular emphasis on developing new scientific opportunities that leverage the coherence properties of X-rays to investigate the structure and dynamics of condensed matter systems.

In addition to pursuing a strong research program, the Assistant Physicist will support user operations at both beamlines and play a key role in fostering a vibrant user community through collaborations in key scientific areas that promote the groups' strategic growth.

This position requires a daily on-site presence at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, to support beamline operations and user experiments.

Position Requirements

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, with expertise in coherent X-ray scattering or imaging, X-ray diffraction such as micro- or nano-diffraction.
• Hands-on experience working at diffraction beamlines at synchrotron facilities.
• Strong skills in data analysis and ability to program in languages such as Python for performing experiments and analyzing data.
• Strong communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to synthesize research findings into work products such as articles for publication in scientific journals, technical reports, presentations at professional conferences, etc.
• Strong self-motivation and interest in researching relevant topics.
• Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• Ability to understand, value, and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• A background in coherent scattering techniques such as X-ray Photon Correlation spectroscopy or Bragg coherent X-ray diffraction.
• A background in thin film growth and materials synthesis via chemical vapor deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, pulsed laser deposition, atomic layer deposition or reactive sputtering

Job Family
Research Development (RD)

Job Profile
Physics 2

Worker Type
Regular

Time Type
Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $94,486.00 - $147,398.94.

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, but not limited to, 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.

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