Postdoctoral Appointee – Ultrafast Dynamics of MXene Materials (NST)
About The Position
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a research-focused Postdoctoral Appointee in its Dynamics theme area. The appointee will conduct fundamental and applied research on the ultrafast electronic, structural, and nonequilibrium dynamics of MXene materials. The researcher will use and help advance state-of-the-art ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy methods to investigate MXene physics and electronic structure. Potential techniques include transient photoelectron spectroscopy, transient absorption spectroscopy, ultrafast emission measurements, ultrafast electron microscopy, and ultrafast cathodoluminescence. Working with Argonne scientific staff and collaborators, the appointee will contribute to developing and expanding transient photoelectron spectroscopy and related ultrafast measurement capabilities. The role offers opportunities to develop instrumentation, pursue high-impact scientific questions, and participate in a collaborative, interdisciplinary national laboratory environment.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in experimental physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, or an equivalent field, completed recently or expected within 0–5 years.
- Experience in ultrafast measurement science, such as ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, time-resolved X-ray, electron, or optical microscopy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with scientific data analysis, scripting, and instrumentation control.
- Experience working at or with scientific user facilities.
- Experience in instrument development, particularly for ultrafast measurement platforms and tools.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental and applied research on the ultrafast electronic, structural, and nonequilibrium dynamics of MXene materials.
- Use and help advance ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy methods to investigate the physics and electronic structure of MXenes.
- Contribute to the development and expansion of transient photoelectron spectroscopy and related ultrafast measurement capabilities.
- Work closely with Argonne scientific staff and collaborators.
- Develop novel instrumentation and pursue scientific questions in ultrafast measurement science.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package; specific benefits are not listed in the description.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
