Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Thin Films, Surface Science, Electronic Materials

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

77d • $70,758 - $117,925

About The Position

The Materials Science Division (MSD) of Argonne National Laboratory is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral appointee in atomic layer deposition of thin films, in situ metrology, interface science, and autonomous materials discovery. This position, supervised by Ashley Bielinski and Alex Martinson focuses on the development of semiconductor materials and the repair of electronic defects at surfaces and interfaces. This will involve work in areas including the development of ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor thin films with a focus on in situ metrology and the implementation of autonomous processing for accelerated discovery as well as investigations into approaches to harness chemical selectivity at material interfaces to react with and repair electronic defects.

Requirements

• A PhD in materials science or related science or engineering field received within the past 0-5 years.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with researchers from different technical backgrounds.
• On-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in atomic layer deposition (ALD) and semiconductor materials.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and modifying vacuum deposition equipment.
• Experience developing and/or performing in situ characterization.
• Knowledge and experience with thin film and materials characterization using techniques such as ellipsometry, quartz crystal microgravimetry, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and electronic characterization.

Responsibilities

• Conceive of, plan, and implement scientific research.
• Report relevant results in publications and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with researchers from different technical backgrounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits as part of the total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees