Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Thin Films, Surface Science, Electronic Materials
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, USA
Job posting number: #7317967 (Ref:421221)
Posted: October 10, 2025
Job Description
The Materials Science Division (MSD) of Argonne National Laboratory is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral appointee in atomic layer deposition of thin films, in situ metrology, interface science, and autonomous materials discovery. This position, supervised by Ashley Bielinski and Alex Martinson focuses on the development of semiconductor materials and the repair of electronic defects at surfaces and interfaces. This will involve work in areas including the development of ultra-wide bandgap semiconductor thin films with a focus on in situ metrology and the implementation of autonomous processing for accelerated discovery as well as investigations into approaches to harness chemical selectivity at material interfaces to react with and repair electronic defects.
Position Requirements
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a strong track record in problem solving and scientific publications. The candidate will be expected to conceive of, plan, and implement scientific research, and to report relevant results in publications and conference presentations while modeling Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
The selected individual will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and gain in-depth knowledge of the research frontiers of in situ characterization of thin film deposition, heterogenous interfaces, and autonomous discovery.
Requirements:
- A PhD in materials science or related science or engineering field received within the past 0-5 years.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with researchers from different technical backgrounds
- On-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in atomic layer deposition (ALD) and semiconductor materials
- Hands-on experience maintaining and modifying vacuum deposition equipment
- Experience developing and/or performing in situ characterization
- Knowledge and experience with thin film and materials characterization using techniques such as ellipsometry, quartz crystal microgravimetry, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and electronic characterization
Job Family
PostdoctoralJob Profile
Postdoctoral AppointeeWorker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)Time Type
Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00-$117,925.00.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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