X-ray Science Division Jobs (last updated 2/5/2013)

X-ray Science Division (ADM), Administrative Secretary

Provides secretarial and administrative support in the Division. Responsible for preparing correspondence, reviewing mail, and scheduling meetings, and travel arrangements for division and theory group personnel. Contributes to the smooth daily operation of the Division Office. Acts as back-up to the Executive Secretary.

Guides, coordinates, and initiates state-of-the-art research related to x-ray interface science and time-resolved science in the X-ray Science Division. Develops research themes directed toward the Basic Energy Sciences portfolio. Initiates and supports research in collaboration with academic and industrial partners. Ensures high quality and productivity of x-ray research in the Division. Facilitates strong general user programs at the APS beamlines. Supervises the conception, planning, and implementation of synchrotron based equipment, and guides other scientists in these activities.

Responsible for enabling and performing research in time-resolved x-ray science primarily related to physical sciences at the BioCARS facility, Sector 14. The Sector 14 facility is the premier synchrotron-based beamline for time-resolved x-ray diffraction and scattering. Sector 14 is multidisciplinary and supports R&D and users in structural biology (roughly 65%) and physical sciences (roughly 35%). Responsible for the laser pump/x-ray probe instrumentation. Develops scientific applications and advanced instrumentation for x-ray time-resolved research in chemical and physical sciences, and contributes to such research in biological sciences. Responsible for reporting relevant results in an appropriate form. Within 5 years of initial appointment, should develop and R&D program of interest to goals of the Division.

The Group Leader for the Detector Group at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory coordinates the group's activities in detector development, and in operation of the Detector Pool. The group leader is responsible for project prioritization, collaborative development projects, and safety, staff and budget, all in support of APS beamlines and the research mission of the X-ray Science Division. Experience in detector physics and electronics is required, as is familiarity with x-ray science experiments. In addition to the main responsibility of leading the group, the group leader should contribute to the technical development of new x-ray detectors of interest to the goals of the Division.

Develops high-speed and high-resolution phase-contrast imaging at the Advanced Photon Source. Responsible for conceiving, planning and implementing synchrotron radiation research including, novel instrumentation and techniques. Responsible for supporting the operation of beamline 32-ID including experiments by users, beamline commissioning, maintenance, and upgrade activities.

The incumbent will serve as deputy to the APS-U Associate Project Manager (APM) for Experimental Facilities. The Deputy will assist in the management, execution, and delivery of project objectives within the baseline constraints of technical scope, schedule and budget. The position will support the Advanced Photon Source Upgrade's (APS-U) beamline activities especially during preparation for DOE reviews. The Deputy will help track progress against agreed scopes, milestones and deliverables of the Upgrade Project. This role will also serve as the APM when the APM for Experimental Facilities is unavailable.

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences and National Cancer Institute Structural Biology Facility, in the X-Ray Science Division of the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory is a leader in developing micro-crystallography capabilities that have enabled visiting scientist to study some of the most challenging problems in structural biology. We seek an individual to join the scientific team and participate in ongoing development, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of the GM/CA@APS X-ray beamlines. Particular responsibilities include characterization and diagnosis of X-ray optical equipment; and characterization of beam properties with an emphasis on automation and improved spatial and temporal beam stability. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing and maintaining documentation and protocols describing beamline components and their use. Additional responsibilities include providing user support and training, and participating in beamline or methodology related research and development projects.

Provides technical support and operation assistance to the microscopy group. Assists scientific staff in support of a diverse international group of users to conduct experiments efficiently and safely. The role may include initial setup, conduct of experiments, providing user orientation, and overseeing the shipment of user equipment to and from the laboratory. Assist in the design and construction of improvements to instrumentation. Responsible for repairs and general maintenance in support of experimental operations for staff and user experiments.

Provides technical leadership for the mirrors, multilayers optics and metrology section of the Optics Group )OPT) at the X-ray Science Division (XSD). Develop and execute a leading R&D program in thin film based optics for x-ray applications. Oversee R&D activities and operation of the Section's laboratories with the goal to deliver the highest quality optics and related services to the APS beamlines and users. Responsible for the development, the upgrade and the safe operation of the thin film deposition laboratories. Work with OPT group leader and XSD management to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the Section.

This position involves research, development and delivery of nano fabricated hard x-ray diffractive optics including primarily zone plates for high resolution (<20 nm), high energy (>10 keV) x-ray focusing, but also other nanostructures for beam shaping and conditioning. The scientist will 1) Play a major role in establishing a leading hard x-ray zone plate program at the Advanced Photon Source in collaboration with scientists at relevant groups both within and outside of Argonne National Laboratory; 2) Investigate and develop new approaches to achieve high efficiency with hard x-rays, possibly including high aspect ratio nanofabrication and/or alignment of multiple zone plates; 3) Deliver zone plates to meet the need of the APS Upgrade project and future APS nano- and micro-probes. The work also includes contribution to the overall efforts of the optics group to support APS beamlines and users. Within 5 years of initial appointment, must develop all or part of R&D program of interest to goals of the Division.

Advisor - Byeongdu Lee

Chemical and Materials Science group at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) invites applications for a post doc position. The project involves the use of scattering or spectroscope technique at APS to study assembly of DNA functionalized nanoparticles. Our goal is to design/build experimental setups for the research and to explore the energetics and kinetics related to the assembly process. The candidate will utilize the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at ANL as well. Candidate should be familiar with GISAXS, SAXS, AFM, SEM and e-beam lithography. Some amount of modeling and simulation work will also be required.

Advisor - Francesco DeCarlo

The Imaging Group of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on the development of software data analysis tools for Synchrotron Radiation Computed Tomography (SR-CT) data. SR-CT supports a range of scientific measurements and investigations by providing three-dimensional imaging of the interiors of physical and biological objects.

Advisor - Dr. Haidan Wen

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to pursue the development of an innovative near-field enhanced terahertz (THz) pump, hard X-ray probe technique and demonstrate its scientific applications in strongly correlated materials. The candidate will be responsible for conceiving, planning and implementing the innovative independent research, and for reporting relevant results in an appropriate form. The candidate is expected to have hands-on experience of ultrafast pump-probe techniques using X-ray, optical and\or THz radiation, and have the knowledge of condensed matter physics and general experimental practices currently employed with synchrotron radiation. Any additional knowledge and experience of following techniques will be beneficial: 1. hard X-ray nano-diffraction probe; 2. intense THz generation, detection and application; 3. near-field electromagnetic simulation using numerical tools; 4. nanofabrication including nanopatterning with focused-ion-beam and e-beam lithography tools; 5. thin film growth using metal organic chemical vapor deposition and/or rf-magnetron sputtering. Candidates with a Ph.D degree in physics, applied physics, materials science or electrical engineering are encouraged to apply with their curriculum vitae and three reference letters. Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. The position begins January 7, 2013. Early or late start date may be arranged by mutual content.