Researcher in Electrical Engineering

Description

The Nanoscience and Technology Division (NST) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to lead cutting-edge efforts in electrically driven ultrafast electron microscopy of materials and nanostructures for electronics.

This capability at Center for Nanoscale Materials enables imaging of electrically driven dynamics with simultaneous nanometer-scale spatial resolution and nanosecond-scale temporal resolution. The successful candidate will further advance this platform to access new spatial and temporal regimes and will spearhead first-of-their-kind investigations of radiofrequency (MHz–GHz) nanoscale phenomena in systems relevant to microelectronics and quantum information science.

Opportunities also exist for cross-platform studies integrating ultrafast TEM with ultrafast x-ray measurements at Advanced Photon Source and complementary optical spectroscopy.

The position offers a highly collaborative environment with experts in:

• electronic materials and devices,
• advanced characterization,
• nanofabrication, and
• theory/modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy, including in situ and ultrafast measurements
• Design and fabricate nanoscale electrical test structures (e.g., photolithography, e-beam lithography)
• Design, test, and characterize radiofrequency (RF) circuitry and measurement approaches
• Analyze and interpret data
• Publish and present high-impact research results

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0–5 years) in materials science, physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with scanning/transmission electron microscopy (S/TEM) and/or diffraction (Lorentz S/TEM experience is a plus)
• Strong foundation in electronics and devices, including electrical measurements (RF circuit experience is a plus)
• Experience in nanofabrication, including photolithography and/or electron-beam lithography
• Experience with TEM specimen preparation using focused ion beam (FIB) is preferred
• Programming proficiency (e.g., Python) for experiment automation and/or image analysis is preferred
• Background in electronic, magnetic, or optical materials is preferred; experience in ultrafast science is a plus
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Position Information

• Job Family: Postdoctoral
• Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee
• Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)
• Time Type: Full time

Salary and Benefits

The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00–$121,465.00.

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:

• 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.