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Postdoctoral Appointee – Ultrafast Dynamics of MXene Materials (NST)

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Compensation
$73–121K/yr
Location
Lemont, IL
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

Argonne National Laboratory’s Center for Nanoscale Materials seeks a research-focused Postdoctoral Appointee in its Dynamics theme area. The appointee will study ultrafast electronic, structural, and nonequilibrium dynamics in MXene materials, using and advancing ultrafast spectroscopy and microscopy methods. The role also contributes to transient photoelectron spectroscopy capabilities and offers opportunities for instrumentation development and collaborative research.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Ultrafast Measurement ScienceUltrafast SpectroscopyNonlinear OpticsTime-Resolved MicroscopyWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationScientific Data AnalysisScriptingInstrumentation ControlScientific User FacilitiesInstrument Development

Qualifications

PhD in Experimental Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science or EquivalentRecent or Soon-to-Be-Completed PhDPhD Within Last 0-5 Years

Full job description

Lemont, IL USA

Full time

423619

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.

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

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Application Instructions

Please upload the following materials with your application in Workday:

  • Curriculum vitae or resume

  • One published work from graduate research that best demonstrates alignment with this position

  • Unofficial Ph.D. transcript

  • 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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 811 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–121K/yr
  • Illinois median$73–121K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$70–80K/yr395 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $97K, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($97K) — in the middle half of Postdoctoral Researcher salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs in Illinois and 811 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Postdoctoral Researcher postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 3 years (55 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 675 of the 811 open Postdoctoral Researcher jobs (83%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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