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Argonne

Postdoctoral Appointee - Ultrafast Microscale Photonics for X-ray Optics

Lemont, IL USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$41kDetected 27 days ago
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About the role

  • A postdoctoral position is immediately available at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory.
  • The successful candidate will contribute to the development of ultrafast microscale photonics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices for X-ray optics at synchrotron radiation facilities and other accelerator-based photon sources.
  • Background information on the project can be found in the publications listed below.

Responsibilities

  • Developing feedback and control strategies for precise MEMS operation

Requirements

  • Experience in X-ray scattering is highly desirable but not required
  • A strong understanding of the of materials used in MEMS and their compatibility with X-ray optics applications
  • Expertise in testing, characterizing, and measuring MEMS devices, as well as designing feedback loops and control algorithms for their precise operation
  • Experience using software tools to simulate the physical and behavior of MEMS structures
  • Hands-on experience with signal processing and RF test instrumentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize research results into scholarly and technical outputs, including journal articles, technical reports, and conference presentations

Compensation

  • Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.

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