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ArgonnePostdoctoral Appointee – Ultrafast Dynamics of MXene Materials (NST)
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LocationLemont, IL USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 5 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
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Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in experimental physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, or equivalent
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
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
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Benefits
Health insurance
About the role
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a research-focused Postdoctoral Appointee within its Dynamics theme area. The successful candidate will conduct fundamental and applied research on the ultrafast electronic, structural, and nonequilibrium dynamics of MXene materials.
Responsibilities
The appointee will use and help advance state-of-the-art ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy methods to investigate the fundamental physics and electronic structure of MXenes. Relevant techniques may include transient photoelectron spectroscopy, transient absorption spectroscopy, ultrafast emission measurements, ultrafast electron microscopy, and ultrafast cathodoluminescence.
Working closely with Argonne scientific staff and collaborators, the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the development and expansion of 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.
Position Requirements
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Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in experimental physics, chemistry, engineering, materials science, or equivalent
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Experience in ultrafast measurement science, such as ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, time-resolved X-ray, electron, or optical microscopy
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
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Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with scientific data analysis, scripting, and instrumentation control
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Experience working at or with scientific user facilities
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Experience in instrument development, particularly for ultrafast measurement platforms and tools
Application Instructions
Please upload the following materials with your application in Workday:
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Curriculum vitae or resume
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One published work from graduate research that best demonstrates alignment with this position
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Unofficial Ph.D. transcript
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Names and contact information for three professional references
Job Family
Postdoctoral
Job Profile
Postdoctoral Appointee
Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.
Benefits
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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Legal
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.