Postdoctoral Appointee - Ultrafast Microscale Photonics for X-ray Optics

About the Role

A postdoctoral position is immediately available at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of ultrafast microscale photonics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices for X-ray optics at synchrotron radiation facilities and other accelerator-based photon sources. This project focuses on developing highly nonlinear MEMS-based oscillators driven by storage-ring radio-frequency (RF) signals to enable advanced manipulation of X-ray pulses.

Responsibilities

• Designing and simulating MEMS devices
• Testing and characterizing device performance
• Developing feedback and control strategies for precise MEMS operation
• Designing and carrying out time-resolved X-ray experiments using MEMS-based X-ray optics

Requirements

• Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field completed within the past five years or soon-to-be completed
• A strong understanding of the properties of materials used in MEMS and their compatibility with X-ray optics applications
• Expertise in testing, characterizing, and measuring MEMS devices, as well as designing feedback loops and control algorithms for their precise operation
• Experience using software tools to simulate the physical properties and behavior of MEMS structures
• Hands-on experience with signal processing and RF test instrumentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize research results into scholarly and technical outputs, including journal articles, technical reports, and conference presentations
• Strong self-motivation and a demonstrated interest in relevant research topics
• A commitment to Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Experience in X-ray scattering is highly desirable but not required

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.