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Argonne National Laboratory Assistant Materials Scientist in Lemont, Illinois
In the Nanoscale Magnetic and Electronic Heterostructure Group of the Materials Science Division (MSD), we aim to understand the novel and emergent behavior in nanoscale magnetic and electronic heterostructures. Our focus is on exploring the fundamental science governing the energy landscape leading to emergent domain and transport behavior of these materials, mediated via geometric patterning, confinement and through interfacial interactions.
In this exciting opportunity, we are seeking an assistant materials scientist to contribute to this research to explore and understand the underlying physics of complex nanomagnetic heterostructures and their domain behavior using in situ microscopy approaches. The heterostructures would consist of novel magnetic materials such as van der Waals magnets and multilayer thin films of non-collinear antiferromagnet/ferromagnet interfaces. Of particular interest is the exploration of the topologically non-trivial spin textures such as Skyrmions using advanced microscopy (electron microscopy and scanning NV microscopy) experiments. The in-situ experiments will focus on using external stimuli such as temperature, electromagnetic fields, optical stimuli, as well as involve ultrafast experiments. Although exceptional candidates in all areas of experimental condensed matter and materials physics will be considered, particular emphasis will be placed on expertise in materials and phenomena towards use-inspired research relevant to microelectronics.
In this position, you will:
Conduct experimental laboratory work with a variety of magnetic characterization systems such as Lorentz TEM with focus on in-situ as well cryo microscopy.
Perform micromagnetic modelling and intergration with experimental large data sets
Think and work independently and effectively collaborate to conduct research in a highly interdisciplinary environment of materials scientists, physicists, and chemists
Position Requirements
To be considered you must have:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, or a related discipline with 1-3+ years of experience
Strong, demonstrated experimental and theoretical background in magnetism, and advanced transmission electron microscopy applied to nanostructures
Experience in thin film and nanostructure synthesis, vdW heterostructure fabrication and lithographic patterning
Strong demonstration of communication skills through peer-reviewed journal papers, and scientific conference presentations.
This level of knowledge is typically achieved through a formal education in materials science, physics or related discipline at the PhD level or equivalent
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
Job Family
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Materials/Ceramics/Metallurgical 2
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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