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Postdoctoral Researcher – Quantum Devices and Experiments (NST)

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$73k–$121k/yr

Entry level

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

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Fire Lieutenant

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

Senior

We are hiring an Industrial Fire Lieutenant with a passion for firefighting and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment. Job Summary: The Fire Lieutenant will direct and coordi…

Skills: Firefighting, Emergency Medical Services, Incident Command, Hazardous Materials Operations, Fire Prevention

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Postdoctoral Appointee – Advanced Electrochemical Separations

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$73k–$121k/yr

Entry level

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

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Electrochemistry of Nuclear Materials

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$73k–$121k/yr

Entry level

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

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Assistant Scientist – UHV Scanning Probe Microscopy and Surface Science (NST)

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$94k–$147k/yr

Entry level

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

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Assistant Scientist – Time-Resolved Photoemission Electron Microscopy (TR-PEEM) – (NST)

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$94k–$147k/yr

Entry level

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

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Commercial Leasing Manager - GSA required!

Lemont, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$110k–$130k/yr

Senior

GSA Leasing Manager 📍 Lemont, IL (Hybrid – onsite first 3 months) 💰 $110,000–$130,000 DOE - maybe more if you are a ROCK STAR 💥 Benefits- 100% employer paid medical premium, dental & vision, 401K with 3% match, 2 week…

Skills: Government Lease Negotiation, GSA Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Business Development, Lease Contracting

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Junior HPC Infrastructure Engineer - Full time travel role

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

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

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Senior IT Service Desk Technician

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$39/hr–$62/hr

Senior+

The Shared Services team in the Computing and Environmental Life Sciences directorate (CELS) is looking for a Senior IT Service Desk Technician to join their team. The Senior IT Service Desk Technician leads the support,…

Skills: Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Desktop Support, Technical Documentation, Lifecycle Management

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Financial Analyst

Lemont, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$95k–$149k/yr

Senior

Our Financial Management and Procurement Services division is seeking a Financial Analyst who will function as a key member of the Division’s management team responsible for the budgetary and accounting information. As a…

Skills: Budget Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting Principles, Excel, Access

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IT Field Support Engineer

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$86k–$135k/yr

Senior

​ 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

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Mechanical Engineer

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$79k–$147k/yr

Senior

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

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Assistant Scientist (RD2)/ Scientist (RD3) – Coherent X-ray Scattering of Geochemical Interfaces

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$94k–$181k/yr

Senior

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

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Health Physics Technician III/Sr.

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$50/hr–$52/hr

Senior

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

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Waste and Transportation Oversight Specialist

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$70k–$109k/yr

Senior

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

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Critical Elements at Mineral-Water Interfaces

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$73k–$121k/yr

Mid level

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

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Assistant Scientist – AI for Autonomous Synthesis and Multimodal Characterization

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$94k–$147k/yr

Senior

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

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Electrical Safety Lead

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$130k–$202k/yr

Senior+

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

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Flag Football Referee

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$21/hr

Entry level

Job DetailsJob Location: Lemont Park District - Lemont, IL 60439Position Type: Seasonal Part - TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $21.16 HourlyJob Category: Seasonal OnlyCome work with the Lemont Park District as a Flag Football…

Skills: Officiating, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Communication, Rule Enforcement

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Office Assistant

Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$32/hr

Mid level

Argonne National Laboratory is looking to hire an Office Assistant. This Office Assistant/Administrative Assistant will provide support to the Director, Electric Grid Program and the Director, Transportation Program in t…

Skills: Calendar Management, Travel Coordination, Expense Reporting, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Quantum Devices and Experiments (NST)

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Lemont, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $73k–$121k/yr
  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Posted 3d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Full job description

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.

Position Requirements

  • 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

Application Materials

Please upload the following materials as attachments to your application in Workday:

  • CV/Resume

  • Unofficial Ph.D. transcripts

  • Copy of Ph.D. diploma (if degree has already been awarded)

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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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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

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Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.

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How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in Lemont, IL pay?

Based on 35 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Lemont, IL pay between $59k–$147k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

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There are currently 38 open government & public sector positions in Lemont, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

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Companies currently hiring include Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont Park District, Peraton, PGTEK, Rural Metro Fire Department, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

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Yes — 3 of the 38 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 3 hybrid).

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