Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Ultrafast Time-Resolved X-ray Diffraction Microscopy and Spectroscopy for Quantum Materials

Job Responsibilities

Lead ultrafast X-ray diffraction and in-situ experiments at synchrotron and XFEL facilities to probe structural and electronic dynamics in quantum materials.
Design and implement synchronization and timing electronics, including pulse, function, and delay generators, for sub-nanosecond and femtosecond measurements.
Analyze multidimensional datasets (time, space, reciprocal space, and temperature).
Collaborate with beamline scientists to commission advanced instrumentation and novel measurement schemes.
Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.

Position Requirements

• Ph.D. (completed or soon to be completed) in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in time-resolved X-ray diffraction and in-situ X-ray micro/nanoscopy.
• Experience working with synchrotron or X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) facilities.
• Hands-on experience with ultrafast pump-probe or in-situ experimental techniques employing laser, magnetic, or electrical fields.
• Proficiency in experimental electronics and timing systems (e.g., pulse generators, delay generators, gating electronics, and synchronization circuits).
• Demonstrated proficiency in x-ray data analysis and instrument control using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent programming languages.