Postdoctoral Position in Physics

Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in experimental physics, with a focus on advancing superconducting particle detector technology for next-generation nuclear science experiments at Jefferson Lab and the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). As part of our growing multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development of superconducting nanowire detectors while also having flexibility to pursue your own research interests.

Research Focus

  • 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.

About the Team

You will join the Superconducting Nanowire Detector R&D group within Argonne’s Medium Energy Physics team. The group includes nine staff scientists, engineers, postdocs, and students, with an active research portfolio that spans:

  • Leading electron-scattering experiments at Jefferson Lab (CLAS12, SoLID, Hall A, B, and C)

  • Major contributions to experiments at Fermilab (SeaQuest, SpinQuest) and PSI (MUSE)

  • Detector hardware leadership, including the ALERT time-of-flight detector, the ePIC Barrel Imaging Calorimeter, and the SoLID detector at Jefferson Lab

  • Innovation in detector technologies such as 3D-printed pixelized MCP-PMTs and superconducting nanowire single-particle detectors

Position Requirements

  • Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0–5 years) in 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)

Application Instructions

Submit the following materials:

  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Statement of Research Interests

Additionally, arrange for three recommendation letters to be sent directly to Kaitlin Raimondi at PHYHR@anl.gov, and confirm that your referees have submitted their letters.

Job Information

  • Job Family: Postdoctoral

  • Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee

  • Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)

  • Time Type: Full time

Compensation

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00–$117,925.00.
The pay offered will be determined based on factors such as scope of the position, candidate qualifications, business needs, internal equity, and external market conditions. Comprehensive benefits are included in the total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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