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Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Autonomous Materials Lab

Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2026
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with expertise in materials synthesis using CVD/PVD or van der Waals fabrication and characterization using scanning electron microscopy. Experience in programming, interfacing hardware, and developing machine-learning methods highly desirable. The researcher will join an Argonne funded project with interdisciplinary team of material scientists, computer scientists, roboticists. The project will focus on developing an integrated autonomous lab system for strucutre-property characterization of novel materials heterostructures for quantum and microelectronics applications.

Position Requirements

Ph.D in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or related field. Strong experimental background in materials synthesis (CVD, PVD) or van der Waals materials. Additional expertise in machine-learning methods, programming, robotics is highly desirable.

Job Family

Postdoctoral

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00-$117,925.00.

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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Salary : $70,758 - $117,925

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