Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking postdoctoral researchers to work on quantum devices and experiments. The project aims to develop superconducting photonic quantum devices…
Skills: Quantum Device Design, Nanofabrication, Microwave Device Measurement, Optical Device Characterization, Quantum Information Science
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$94k–$147k/yr
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking to hire an Associate Research Electrical Engineer in the within the Grid Integration Technology group of the Transportation and Power Systems Division. The successful candidate will…
Skills: DC Power Distribution, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Grid Integration, Power Conversion Technologies, Electrical Modeling
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
Postdoctoral Researcher in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for advanced tuning and diagnosis of particle accelerators. The Accelerator Operations and Physics (AOP) Group of the Accelerator Systems Di…
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Python, Linux, Unix
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
The Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies division is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to join a multidisciplinary team developing electrochemical reactions and processes in molten salt electrolytes, primarily for recycli…
Skills: Electrochemistry, Electrochemical Engineering, Materials Science, Cyclic Voltammetry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$94k–$147k/yr
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for an Assistant Scientist position in the Quantum and Energy Materials (QEM) group. We are seeking a highly motivated and coll…
Skills: Ultrahigh Vacuum Surface Science, Scanning Probe Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$94k–$147k/yr
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for an Assistant Scientist position from candidates with expertise in time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy (TR-PEEM)…
Skills: Time-Resolved Photoemission Electron Microscopy, Ultrafast Pump-Probe Measurements, Nanoscale Imaging, Surface Science, Ultrahigh Vacuum Systems
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
The postdoctoral appointee will be part of a multidisciplinary team developing an innovative electrochemical rotating packed bed reactor platform for energy-efficient separation of elements from complex mixtures. Day-to-…
Skills: Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrodeposition, Cyclic Voltammetry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
The researcher will work at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, data science, and laboratory automation to identify promising materials, guide experiments, and establish relationships among material composi…
Skills: Materials Science, Chemistry, Data Science, Laboratory Automation, Robotic Systems
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
The ALCF has an opening for a postdoctoral position in AI-assisted scientific visualization and intelligent data exploration. The successful candidate will join the Visualization and Data Analytics team and contribute to…
Skills: Scientific Visualization, Agentic AI Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, High-Performance Computing, Large Language Models
Lemont, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$130k–$150k/yr
Company Overview Photon Queue builds the world's leading quantum memory devices – systems that store and release single photons. Using a unique free-space storage architecture that achieves kilometer-scale optical path l…
Skills: Precision Optical Assembly, Metrology, Python, Data Analysis, Kinematic Optical Systems Alignment
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
We are seeking an entry-level (or Junior-level) Infrastructure / High-Performance Computing (HPC) Support Engineer to join our growing team. This role focuses on solution deployment, system support, and hardware troubles…
Skills: Linux System Administration, HPC Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Deployment, Cabling
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$202k–$315k/yr
The Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory seeks an Associate Division Director (ADD) to provide leadership for a major science and technology area within the APS Engineering Support Division (AES). …
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Personnel Management, Budget Development, Digital Transformation, Operational Oversight
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$86k–$135k/yr
The Shared Services team in the Computing and Environmental Life Sciences directorate (CELS) is looking for an IT Field Support Engineer to join their team. The IT Field Support Engineer will provide technical support …
Skills: Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Endpoint Management, Root-Cause Analysis, Scripting
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$94k–$181k/yr
The Chemical Sciences and Engineering (CSE) Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications from talented and motivated candidates with backgrounds in Physics, Materials Science, Interfacial Chemistry, or Ge…
Skills: Coherent X-ray Scattering, Interfacial Science, Materials Science, Geochemistry, Synchrotron Radiation
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$79k–$147k/yr
We are searching for a junior engineer to join the engineering team supporting the Medium Energy Physics and Fundamental Symmetry research groups at Argonne National Laboratory. The engineering team supports the full exp…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Hands-on Assembly, Solidworks, Creo, Inventor
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$50/hr–$52/hr
The Radiological Protection division invites you to consider applying for our Health Physics Technician opening. In this role, you will provide field and laboratory support for the Radiological Protection Program. You wi…
Skills: Radiation Monitoring, Radiological Assessment, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Customer Service
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$70k–$109k/yr
Argonne National Laboratory seeks a Waste and Transportation Oversight Specialist to provide independent technical oversight, governance, and assurance for the Laboratory’s Waste Management Program (WMP) and associated o…
Skills: Waste Management, Transportation Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Hazardous Materials Handling, Quality Assurance
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
The Interfacial Processes Group in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering (CSE) Division at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join a Laboratory Directed Research and Deve…
Skills: Synchrotron Scattering, Synchrotron Imaging, In Situ Characterization, Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$94k–$147k/yr
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) and the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory invite applications for a joint Assistant Scientist position focused on developing and applying artificial inte…
Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Active Learning, Bayesian Optimization, Inverse Design
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$130k–$202k/yr
The Electrical Safety Lead provides managerial and technical leadership for the Laboratory’s electrical safety programs, supporting operations and research & development activities. This role is responsible for developin…
Skills: Electrical Safety Management, Hazardous Energy Control, NFPA 70E Compliance, NEC/NESC Standards, Qualified Electrical Worker Program
Lemont, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The researcher will design, fabricate, and characterize superconducting photonic quantum devices within the CNM cleanroom and labs. They will collaborate with internal and external scientists to perform local and network quantum experiments.
Candidates must hold a PhD in experimental physics, engineering, or a related field completed within the last 5 years. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative research environment are required.
The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking postdoctoral researchers to work on quantum devices and experiments. The project aims to develop superconducting photonic quantum devices for a heterogeneous quantum network, including but not limited to superconducting qubits, microwave-optical quantum transducers, etc.
The postdocs will design the devices, fabricate them in CNM cleanroom, and characterize them in CNM quantum labs. The postdocs will work with other team members and collaborators to perform local and network quantum experiments.
The successful candidate will be part of a highly collaborative team and actively interact with Argonne and UChicago scientists as well as external collaborators.
Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field experimental physics, engineering, or a closely related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with device nanofabrication
Experience in microwave and/or optical device measurement and characterization
Knowledge of quantum information science
Design, fabrication, and measurement of superconducting qubits
Research involving microwave-optical quantum transducers
Operation of dilution refrigerators and other cryogenic experimental systems
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CV/Resume
Unofficial Ph.D. transcripts
Copy of Ph.D. diploma (if degree has already been awarded)
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