AMD - Research Aide - Gonzalez, William - 9.21.2026

Argonne National Laboratory•Lemont, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The intern will conduct research in synchrotron X-ray diffraction (XRD) data analysis. The project focuses on improving beamline data-processing workflows by integrating machine learning, Python-based scientific computing, and high-performance computing (HPC). Specifically, the intern will work with a Python-based XRD analysis application that integrates GSAS-II within a parallel framework, optimizing it for scalable workflows on systems such as the ALCF Crux cluster. Additionally, the intern will process and visualize diffraction data using heatmaps, scatterplots, strain maps, and change metrics to identify trends associated with material changes. The project will also explore machine learning methods to improve beamline data interpretation.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.
Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Must pass a screening drug test.
Must complete a satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

Conduct research in synchrotron X-ray diffraction (XRD) data analysis.
Improve beamline data-processing workflows by integrating machine learning, Python-based scientific computing, and high-performance computing (HPC).
Work with a Python-based XRD analysis application that integrates GSAS-II within a parallel framework, optimizing it for scalable workflows on systems such as the ALCF Crux cluster.
Process and visualize diffraction data using heatmaps, scatterplots, strain maps, and change metrics to identify trends associated with material changes.
Explore machine learning methods to improve beamline data interpretation.