Assistant Physicist - Coherent X-ray Scattering
About The Position
This is a joint hire between the XSD-DYS and XSD-SSM groups for Coherent X-ray Scattering. The Dynamics and Structure (DYS) group specializes in leveraging coherent X-rays to investigate the intricate relationship among structure, kinetics, and dynamics in condensed matter. The Surface Scattering and Microdiffraction (SSM) group specializes in utilizing surface scattering, microscopy, and coherent scattering to study the in-situ real-time evolution of materials. 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.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in physics or a related field.
- 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.
- Ability to program in languages such as Python for performing experiments and analyzing data.
- Strong communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Support user operations at both beamlines.
- Play a key role in fostering a vibrant user community through collaborations in key scientific areas that promote the groups’ strategic growth.
- Synthesize research findings into work products such as articles for publication in scientific journals, technical reports, presentations at professional conferences, etc.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
