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Job
Assistant Physicist - Coherent X-ray Scattering
Argonne National Laboratory
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Lemont, IL USA
- Posted
- Sep 2
This is a joint hire between XSD-DYS and XSD-SSM groups for Coherent X-ray Scattering.
The Dynamics and Structure (DYS) group within the X-ray Science Division specializes in leveraging coherent X-rays to investigate the intricate relationship among structure, kinetics, and dynamics in condensed matter. The Surface Scattering and Microdiffraction (SSM) group within the X-ray Science Division specializes in utilizing surface scattering, microscopy and coherent scattering to study the in-situ real-time evolution of materials.
The two groups are jointly seeking candidates for an Assistant Physicist position to support the 8-ID and 28-ID beamlines.
What they want
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field, with expertise in coherent X-ray scattering or imaging, X-ray diffraction such as micro- or nano-diffraction.
- Hands-on experience working at diffraction beamlines at synchrotron facilities.
- Strong skills in data analysis and ability to program in languages such as Python for performing experiments and analyzing data.
- Strong communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to synthesize research findings into work products such as articles for publication in scientific journals, technical reports, presentations at professional conferences, etc.
- Strong self-motivation and interest in researching relevant topics.
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
- Ability to understand, value, and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Starts
- 2026-08-27