Assistant Scientist – Quantum Materials

Argonne National Laboratory

Experimental scientist specializing in quantum materials joining the Quantum States in Crystalline Matter Group. Opportunity to establish research and mentor students at Argonne National Laboratory.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLemont • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $94,486 - $147,398 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Quantum States in Crystalline Matter (QSCM) Group as an experimental scientist specializing in quantum materials
Work on the growth and synthesis of inorganic quantum materials
Develop innovative research directions and establish an independent research program
Publish impactful results in leading scientific journals
Contribute to proposal development and mentor postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and visiting scientists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemistry, or a closely related discipline with 2+ years of postdoc experience
Postdoctoral research experience within the field of quantum materials
Expertise in single crystal growth of inorganic quantum materials
Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
Ability to model Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Inorganic Quantum MaterialsExperimental ScienceResearch PublicationProposal DevelopmentMentoring

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaboration