Assistant Scientist – Time-Resolved Photoemission Electron Microscopy (TR-PEEM) – (NST)

Argonne National Laboratory

Hours: Full time
Where: Lemont, IL USA
Posted: Aug 25

The successful candidate will divide their efforts approximately equally between:

In this role, you will contribute to and help expand CNM’s internationally recognized experimental program in TR-PEEM and related ultrafast nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy tools. We especially welcome candidates whose research interests align with CNM’s strategic scientific directions and who are eager to leverage complementary capabilities available across CNM and Argonne.

A key part of this position is engaging with the broader scientific community by supporting internal and external users, advancing new experimental capabilities, and enabling impactful collaborative research.

What you'd do

Develop and lead an experimental research program using time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy to investigate structural, electronic, and dynamical phenomena in nanomaterials
Advance and apply TR-PEEM methodologies for nanoscale studies of charge, spin, excitonic, and/or energy-transfer processes
Support the operation, development, optimization, and scientific application of TR-PEEM instrumentation and related experimental systems
Provide scientific and technical support for user experiments, helping ensure successful execution and ongoing development of user-driven research projects
Collaborate with internal and external researchers to advance discovery in nanoscience, ultrafast science, and nanoscale imaging
Contribute to CNM’s strategic scientific directions through innovative research, instrumentation development, and active user engagement
Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and communicate findings through presentations, reports, and collaborative interactions
Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a closely related field
Demonstrated expertise in time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy, photoemission electron microscopy, or closely related ultrafast and spatially resolved experimental methods
Experience with relevant instrumentation, such as ultrafast laser systems, pump-probe techniques, electron optics, vacuum systems, surface-sensitive spectroscopy, photoemission methods, and nanoscale imaging platforms

About Argonne National Laboratory

The Center for Nanoscale Materials is a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility that provides researchers from around the world with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, technical expertise, and collaborative opportunities in multidisciplinary nanoscience and nanotechnology. CNM is dedicated to enabling transformative discoveries through both staff-led research and user-driven science.

Starts: 2026-07-22