Argonne National Laboratory · 5 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher – Experimental Nuclear Physics and Superconducting Detectors
On-site
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$71K/yr - $118K/yr
0+ years expArgonne National Laboratory is seeking applications for postdoctoral research positions in experimental physics, particularly in superconducting particle detector technology. The role involves contributing to the development of superconducting nanowire detectors and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on nuclear science experiments.
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Responsibilities
Participate in a detector R&D program aimed at developing superconducting nanowire sensors to enable transformative experiments at Jefferson Lab and the EIC at Brookhaven National Laboratory
Collaborate with a diverse team of physicists and engineers working at the intersection of nuclear physics, materials science, microfabrication, and superconducting technologies
Qualification
Required
Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in the field of experimental nuclear physics, particle physics, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or related discipline
Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Preferred
Experimental data analysis in hadronic physics
Superconducting electronics and sensors
Detector simulations
Microfabrication of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
Company
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory conducts researches in basic science, energy resources, and environmental management.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$41.4MKey Investors
Advanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-11-14Grant· $21.7M
2023-09-27Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Paul Kearns
Laboratory Director
Venkat Srinivasan
Director, Argonne Center for Collaborative Energy Storage Science (ACCESS)
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