Postdoctoral Position- Nanophotonics & Biofunctional : Lemont , IL, United States

Nanoscience and Technology Division
Center for Nanoscale Materials

The Nanoscience and Technology Division/Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory has an available postdoctoral position within the Nanophotonics & Biofunctional Structures Group, funded through the Major Facilities Operations for the Center for Nanoscale Materials program. The position is funded for one year and renewable for up to three years (subject to available funding and performance evaluation).

We are seeking independent and creative candidates with an outstanding track record to join our multidisciplinary research team. The selected individual will carry out research in the areas of nanophotonics and quantum optics of nanoscale materials.

A strong background in nanophotonics, confocal laser microscopy, or high-magnetic field spectroscopy is preferred. Additional expertise in clean-room micro-/nano-structure fabrication, low-dimensional materials, and optoelectronic nano-devices is beneficial. Experience in programming languages (including Labview) and photonic numerical simulations using commercial packages or open source codes will be a plus.

Education: A PhD degree completed within the last five years or soon to be completed in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and addresses of three professional references through the Argonne web site at http://www.anl.gov/careers for requisition number NST 403600. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Xuedan Ma (xuedanma@anl.gov).

Argonne is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC. Argonne is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our workforce. In addition to providing a stimulating intellectual environment, Argonne’s suburban location provides easy access to the city’s cultural and educational benefits.

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