Postbaccalaureate Appointee - Materials Science Division

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, USA

Job posting number: #7270614 (Ref:418718)

Posted: August 8, 2024

Job Description

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postbaccalaureate Appointee in our Materials Science division. The candidate will contribute to the development of superconducting and semiconducting devices operating at cryogenic temperatures. Experimental work will involve sample preparation, including thin film synthesis, nanofabrication, microscopy, and cryogenic measurements.

Position Requirements

  • Recent bachelor's degree.
  • Prior experience in devices characterization, cryogenic testing, 3D CAD design, and MATLAB/Python are required.
  • The candidate is expected to think and work independently and conduct research in a highly interdisciplinary environment of materials scientists, and engineers.
  • Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Job Family

Temporary Family

Job Profile

Postbaccalaureate Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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Job posting number:#7270614 (Ref:418718)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne,Illinois
United States
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