Assistant Scientist – Time-Resolved Photoemission Electron Microscopy (TR-PEEM) – (NST)

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

2d•$94,486 - $147,399•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for an Assistant Scientist position from candidates with expertise in time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy (TR-PEEM) and related experimental techniques for the study of nanomaterials and quantum materials. We seek a creative and collaborative scientist with experience in developing and applying ultrafast, spatially resolved approaches to investigate nanoscale dynamical phenomena, including charge and energy transfer, carrier dynamics, exciton behavior, interfacial processes, and photoinduced effects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a world-class user facility and to help shape a leading-edge research program in ultrafast nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy. The Center for Nanoscale Materials is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility that provides researchers from around the world with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, technical expertise, and collaborative opportunities in multidisciplinary nanoscience and nanotechnology. CNM is dedicated to enabling transformative discoveries through both staff-led research and user-driven science. The successful candidate will divide their efforts approximately equally between: Independent and collaborative research, and Scientific and technical support of CNM users. In this role, you will contribute to and help expand CNM’s internationally recognized experimental program in TR-PEEM and related ultrafast nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy tools. We especially welcome candidates whose research interests align with CNM’s strategic scientific directions and who are eager to leverage complementary capabilities available across CNM and Argonne. A key part of this position is engaging with the broader scientific community by supporting internal and external users, advancing new experimental capabilities, and enabling impactful collaborative research.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a closely related field
Demonstrated expertise in time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy, photoemission electron microscopy, or closely related ultrafast and spatially resolved experimental methods
Experience with relevant instrumentation, such as ultrafast laser systems, pump-probe techniques, electron optics, vacuum systems, surface-sensitive spectroscopy, photoemission methods, and nanoscale imaging platforms
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as TR-PEEM, PEEM, ultrafast microscopy, nanomaterials characterization, or related instrumentation and applications
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment and to provide scientific guidance to a diverse user community
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

Experience studying nanomaterials, low-dimensional materials, interfaces, quantum materials, or photoactive systems is highly desirable
Experience with complementary approaches relevant to TR-PEEM is highly valued, including ultrafast optical spectroscopy, electron microscopy, ultrahigh vacuum systems, and surface science methods.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead an experimental research program using time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy to investigate structural, electronic, and dynamical phenomena in nanomaterials
Advance and apply TR-PEEM methodologies for nanoscale studies of charge, spin, excitonic, and/or energy-transfer processes
Support the operation, development, optimization, and scientific application of TR-PEEM instrumentation and related experimental systems
Provide scientific and technical support for user experiments, helping ensure successful execution and ongoing development of user-driven research projects
Collaborate with internal and external researchers to advance discovery in nanoscience, ultrafast science, and nanoscale imaging
Contribute to CNM’s strategic scientific directions through innovative research, instrumentation development, and active user engagement
Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and communicate findings through presentations, reports, and collaborative interactions