Postdoctoral Appointee – Time-Resolved Spectroscopy Instrumentation

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.

To learn more about the AMO Physics group click on the link below: https://www.anl.gov/cse/atomic-molecular-and-optical-physics

For further information, please contact Anne Marie March at march.

• 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

• 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

Postdoctoral Job Profile Postdoctoral Appointee Worker Type Long-Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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