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

About the role

The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for an Assistant Scientist position from candidates with expertise in time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy (TR-PEEM) and related experimental techniques for the study of nanomaterials and quantum materials.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Candidates should have a strong research background in nanoscience, condensed matter physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related discipline, with a clear emphasis on photoemission electron microscopy, ultrafast pump-probe measurements, and/or instrumentation development.
• Experience with complementary approaches relevant to TR-PEEM is highly valued, including ultrafast optical spectroscopy, electron microscopy, ultrahigh vacuum systems, and surface science methods.
• 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.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as TR-PEEM, PEEM, ultrafast microscopy, nanomaterials characterization, or related instrumentation and applications.
• Experience studying nanomaterials, low-dimensional materials, interfaces, quantum materials, or photoactive systems is highly desirable.
• Able to thrive in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment and to provide scientific guidance to a diverse user community.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors and 5+ years of experience, Masters and 3+ years, or PhD and 0+ years, or equivalent
• The expected hiring range for this position is $94,486.00 - $147,398.94.