Postdoctoral Appointee – Ultrafast Dynamics of MXene Materials (NST)

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

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About The Position

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory is hiring a research-focused Postdoctoral Appointee within its Dynamics theme area. The appointee will conduct fundamental and applied research on the ultrafast electronic, structural, and nonequilibrium dynamics of MXene materials. They will use and help advance ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy methods to investigate the fundamental physics and electronic structure of MXenes. Techniques may include transient photoelectron spectroscopy, transient absorption spectroscopy, ultrafast emission measurements, ultrafast electron microscopy, and ultrafast cathodoluminescence. Working with Argonne scientific staff and collaborators, the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to developing and expanding transient photoelectron spectroscopy and related ultrafast measurement capabilities. The position offers opportunities to develop novel instrumentation, pursue high-impact scientific questions, and work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary national laboratory environment.

Requirements

Recent or soon-to-be-completed Ph.D. (within the last 0–5 years) in experimental physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, or an equivalent field.
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 fundamental physics and electronic structure of MXenes.
Contribute to the development and expansion of transient photoelectron spectroscopy and related ultrafast measurement capabilities in collaboration with Argonne scientific staff and collaborators.
Develop novel instrumentation and pursue scientific questions related to MXene materials.