Postdoctoral Appointee – Time-Resolved Spectroscopy Instrumentation

Lemont, IL USA

On-site

Full time

423564

The Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Group in Argonne National Laboratory’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee position. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and apply new measurement capabilities for investigating chemical reactivity in water droplets using time-resolved optical and X-ray spectroscopy.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative project with the Time-Resolved Research Group in the X-ray Science Division at the Advanced Photon Source (APS). The project aims to establish an innovative approach for studying solution-phase chemistry with high temporal resolution.

The Postdoctoral Appointee will lead the development of a novel laser-excitation scheme for solution samples delivered by a drop-on-demand droplet source.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing, constructing, testing, and benchmarking experimental instrumentation for time-resolved studies of solution-phase chemical dynamics

• Developing laser optical systems and excitation strategies compatible with droplet-based sample delivery

• Demonstrating the technique at Sector 25 of the Advanced Photon Source by conducting time-resolved X-ray measurements

• Incorporating optical transient-absorption measurements, as appropriate, to complement X-ray studies

• Analyzing and interpreting experimental results in collaboration with interdisciplinary project team members

• Communicating findings through peer-reviewed journal publications, presentations, and technical reports

This role is well suited for a creative and motivated experimental scientist who enjoys developing new instrumentation, working at the forefront of ultrafast science, and collaborating across disciplines.

To learn more about the AMO Physics group click on the link below:

https://www.anl.gov/cse/atomic-molecular-and-optical-physics

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in physics, chemistry, materials science, or equivalent

• Demonstrated experience and interest in developing experimental instrumentation

• Expertise working with Class 4 laser systems and designing laser optical systems

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within an interdisciplinary research team

• Interest in advancing the capabilities and applications of time-resolved X-ray measurements

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Application Instructions

Please upload the following materials with your application in Workday:

• CV/Resume including publications and presentations

• Cover Letter

• Names and contact information for three professional references

For further information, please contact Anne Marie March at [email protected]

Job Family

Postdoctoral

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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