Postdoctoral Appointee

The Materials Science Division (MSD) at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral appointee to join the Nanoscale Magnetic and Electronic Heterostructures group. This position will focus on understanding novel and emergent behavior in nanoscale magnetic heterostructures, particularly in confined 2D van der Waals magnets and related devices. The goal of the program is to study and control magnetic domains such as nontrivial skyrmions, using external stimuli (e.g., optical excitations, electric and magnetic fields) and internal nanoscale heterogeneity, defects, and interfaces (e.g., twisting heterostructures). Correlating the magnetic domain behavior with microstructure/composition will enable the local energy landscape of the nanostructures to be determined. The successful candidate will primarily leverage state-of-the-art in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM), including Lorentz TEM, and will have the opportunity to utilize other advanced techniques, such as ultrafast electron microscopy, magneto-optic Kerr effect (MOKE) microscopy, and scanning NV microscopy. This position will also involve preparing suitable samples and devices using 2D material transfer systems and nanofabrication methods in the cleanroom at the Center for Nanoscale Materials. The candidate will work in a collaborative environment including a network of leading researchers.

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD with strong background in Materials Science or Physics (within the last 5 years) 

• Considerable experience in understanding magnetic-domain physics in thin film and/or nanostructured materials.

• Experience with TEM, including Lorentz TEM and in-situ cryo experiments. 

• Experience with nanofabrication (e.g., focused ion beam, electron-beam lithography and photolithography), transport measurements and thin film deposition is preferred. 

• Advanced image processing and analysis skills.

• Experience with micromagnetic simulation is preferred.

• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Please upload the following as attachments to your application via Workday:

• CV/Resume

• Unofficial Ph.D. Transcripts

• If already awarded, a copy of your Ph.D. diploma. Candidates can be currently enrolled to apply, but must have proof of degree conferral by the position start date.

At the point of interview, candidates will be asked to submit the name/contact of three references.

Job Family

Postdoctoral

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

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

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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