Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Surface Science and Deposition

Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Surface Science and Deposition

The Materials Science Division (MSD) of Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral appointee in interface science, vapor deposition, and cluster synthesis. The research project, a joint effort with the Solar Energy Conversion group supervised by Alex Martinson, aims to probe fundamental mechanisms for light-driven energy conversion in artificial photosynthesis. In this work we investigate how molecular materials coupled to solid-phase scaffolds may influence molecular motion, photoinduced kinetics, charge dynamics, and assembly durability.

The work will target functional assemblies at transparent and electrically conductive interfaces. We will also leverage recent advances in vapor phase infiltration synthesis that enable electronic and atomic structures of photosensitizers and solar fuels catalysts to be interrogated in-situ, under operando conditions and with atomic-scale resolution.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a strong track record in problem solving and scientific publications. The candidate will be expected to conceive of, plan, and implement the scientific research, and to report relevant results in publications and conference presentations. The selected individual will have access to state-of-the‑art research facilities and gain in-depth knowledge of the research frontiers of in situ characterization of deposition science and heterogeneous interfaces.

• A PhD in chemistry, materials science, or a related field; received within the last 5 years or upcoming year.
• Significant written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to work in teams.
• Desirable:
  Experience in atomic layer deposition (ALD), photochemistry, electrochemistry.
• Desirable:
  Familiarity with spectroscopic ellipsometry, transparent conducting oxides, clusters and quantum dots, and thin film characterization methods.

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00–$. 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.

Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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Job Family:
Postdoctoral

Job Profile:
Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type:
Long‑Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time