Postdoc — AI-Enhanced Soft X-ray Spectroscopy for Microelectronics
About The Position
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s (LBNL) Molecular Foundry Division has an opening for a Postdoc — AI-Enhanced Soft X-ray Spectroscopy for Microelectronics. This position will lead soft x-ray spectroscopy and scattering studies on quantum materials and complex oxides, with an emphasis on microelectronics applications. In addition to experimental work, the role includes applying machine-learning and AI-based approaches for data analysis and predictive modeling. The fellow will join a small, world-class, multi-institutional team advancing microelectronics research through AI-enhanced methodologies.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or equivalent.
- Ability to write codes to reduce and analyze data.
- Experience in synchrotron-based x-ray science.
- Ability to perform independent hands-on work in an experimental endstation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience of X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism (XMCD), X-ray imaging or resonant magnetic scattering.
- Demonstrated ML experience (e.g., dimensionality reduction, spectral unmixing, Bayesian inference, or physics-informed ML) applied to spectroscopy/imaging datasets.
- Experience with thin film growth and characterization.
- Experience with MOKE and/or transport measurements.
- Working knowledge of high vacuum practices.
Responsibilities
- Perform soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy and scattering measurements to characterize multiferroics and complex oxide with a focus on microelectronics application.
- Develop toolkits using Python or Matlab to analyze experimental data.
- Apply modern methods of machine learning towards predictive data analysis.
- Collaborate with other research teams and scientists.
- Publish original research in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to collaborative publications and contribute to writing grants and proposals.
- Present research through talks and posters at conferences, workshops, and at regular group meetings.
- Contribute positively to the active research culture.
- Uphold a culture of safety and promote stewardship values of the laboratory.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
