Assistant Scientist – Time-Resolved Photoemission Electron Microscopy, TR-PEEM

Argonne National Laboratory

Assistant Scientist specializing in time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy. Contributing to nanomaterials research at Argonne National Laboratory's Center for Nanoscale Materials.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeLemont • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,486 - $147,398 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy and related ultrafast experimental methods, with a strong research background in nanoscience and materials science. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary environments and communicate complex findings through publications and presentations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ph.D. In Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Or EngineeringTime-Resolved Photoemission Electron Microscopy (TR-PEEM)Ultrafast Laser SystemsNanoscale Imaging PlatformsPeer-Reviewed Publications

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Hard Skills

Photoemission Electron Microscopy (PEEM)Pump-Probe TechniquesElectron OpticsVacuum SystemsSurface-Sensitive SpectroscopyNanomaterials CharacterizationQuantum MaterialsLow-Dimensional MaterialsInterfacesPhotoactive Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborativeScientific GuidanceExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral Communication

Industry Keywords

NanoscienceCondensed Matter PhysicsMaterials ScienceUltrafast ScienceNanoscale Imaging

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Electron

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead an experimental research program using time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy to investigate structural, electronic, and dynamical phenomena in nanomaterials
Advance and apply TR-PEEM methodologies for nanoscale studies of charge, spin, excitonic, and/or energy-transfer processes
Support the operation, development, optimization, and scientific application of TR-PEEM instrumentation and related experimental systems
Provide scientific and technical support for user experiments, helping ensure successful execution and ongoing development of user-driven research projects
Collaborate with internal and external researchers to advance discovery in nanoscience, ultrafast science, and nanoscale imaging
Contribute to CNM’s strategic scientific directions through innovative research, instrumentation development, and active user engagement
Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and communicate findings through presentations, reports, and collaborative interactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a closely related field
Strong research background in nanoscience, condensed matter physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related discipline
Demonstrated expertise in time-resolved photoemission electron microscopy, photoemission electron microscopy, or closely related ultrafast and spatially resolved experimental methods
Experience with relevant instrumentation, such as ultrafast laser systems, pump-probe techniques, electron optics, vacuum systems, surface-sensitive spectroscopy, photoemission methods, and nanoscale imaging platforms
Strong record of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as TR-PEEM, PEEM, ultrafast microscopy, nanomaterials characterization, or related instrumentation and applications
Experience studying nanomaterials, low-dimensional materials, interfaces, quantum materials, or photoactive systems is highly desirable
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment and to provide scientific guidance to a diverse user community
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

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