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Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Physics of Colloidal Systems

Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
The Materials Science Division (MSD) of Argonne National Laboratory is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral appointee in physics of colloidal systems. The postdoc is expected to conduct research on the dynamics of active self-assembled colloids. The research will include optical microscopy study of colloidal systems and liquid crystals under non-equilibrium conditions, fabrication of microfluidic chambers, design of experiments, image and data processing.

Position Requirements

  • Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD with strong background in Physics or Materials Science (within the last 5 years)
  • Physics of colloidal systems; optical microscopy techniques
  • Optical microscopy
  • Image and data processing
  • Basic programing for experiments
  • Image and data processing/analysis

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 time

The 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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Salary : $72,879 - $121,465

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