Category: Professional & Support Staff
Department: Mechanical Engineering
Locations: Vestal, NY
Posted: Sep 18, 2026
Closes: Nov 21, 2026 - 11:59 PM EST
Type: Full-time
Position ID: 204921
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Job Description
The Zhou Lab (www.zhou-labs.com) at Binghamton University, in collaboration with Dr. David Czaplewski at Argonne National Laboratory, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in NEMS/MEMS. The researcher will conduct on-site research at the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) under the co-mentorship of Drs. Zhou and Czaplewski. The researcher will hold appointments as a Postdoctoral Associate for the Research Foundation at Binghamton University (employer) and as a Resident Associate at ANL (visiting title).
The research will focus on nano-opto-electro-mechanical systems (NOEMS) and/or nonlinear nano/micro-electro-mechanical systems (N/MEMS) for precision measurement. The postdoctoral associate will:
- Design, model, fabricate, and characterize advanced N/MEMS devices using state-of-the-art facilities at the Center for Nanoscale Materials;
- Lead and contribute to research projects in N/MEMS, nonlinear dynamics, and precision measurement, including the development of new research concepts and contributions to research proposals;
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at scientific conferences; and
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to a collaborative research environment.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Mechanics, Optics, or a closely related field, or expected completion of the Ph.D. prior to appointment;
- Research experience in NEMS/MEMS or a closely related field, such as inertial sensing, nonlinear dynamics, nanomechanics, electronics, optics, acoustics, or precision measurement;
- Strong experimental or theoretical skills relevant to NEMS/MEMS research, with experience in areas such as micro/nanofabrication, experimental measurement, or modeling;
- A strong research record demonstrated through publications or significant contributions to research projects;
- Ability to conduct research independently and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment; and
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
Salary: $63,500 annually. Note: This position will be located at the Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL.
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