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Postdoctoral Appointee - Synchrotron Studies of Crystal Defects for AI Modeling
Lemont, IL USA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$71k-$118kDetected 50 days ago
PythonMATLABData StructuresMachine LearningMicroscopyResearchExperimental DesignCommunication
About the role
- These positions offer a unique opportunity to pioneer multimodal, physics-driven synchrotron research that bridges defect dynamics and functionality in emerging microelectronic materials.
- 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 $70,758.00-$117,925.00.
- Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
Responsibilities
- Design and perform advanced synchrotron experiments to probe structural, chemical, and dynamic evolution of defects in thin films and heterostructures.
- Develop in-situ and operando experiments under electrical, thermal, or mechanical bias to capture real-time defect dynamics.
- Integrate multimodal datasets and collaborate with AI/ML teams for data fusion, physics-informed model validation, and causal discovery of defect-property relationships.
- Proven ability to design, conduct, and analyze complex synchrotron experiments.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more synchrotron X-ray methods such as BCDI, XPCS, ptychography, Laue microdiffraction, or related coherent/imaging techniques.
- Proficiency in scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, etc.) and quantitative data analysis.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-institutional team environment.
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
- Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
- Experience with in-situ or operando measurements under electrical or thermal bias.
- Familiarity with multimodal data correlation or integration with microscopy/spectroscopy datasets.
Nice to have
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Compensation
- Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
Benefits
- Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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