Postdoctoral Appointee - Characterizing high pressure melts using coherence and nano-beams at HPCAT
Core
Advancing understanding of materials at high pressure-temperature conditions, specifically across solid-melt transitions and melt-liquid structures using advanced x-ray platforms.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (High Pressure X-ray Science)
Builds
Scientific insights into material properties under extreme conditions for transition metals, high entropy alloys, superconductors, and advanced manufactured materials.
Domain
Condensed matter physics / Materials science / High-pressure physics
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
Synchrotron x-ray techniques (BCDI, XPCS, PCI, nano-beam, time-resolved diffraction microscopy), High-pressure research capability, AI/ML data processing and software development, Experimental design and execution
Preferred skills
Background in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Geosciences, or Engineering
Technologies
Synchrotron x-ray sources, APS-Upgraded high brightness and high coherence beam, BCDI, XPCS, PCI, nano-beam, time-resolved microscopy, PDF, 3D imaging
Responsibilities
Optimize application of APS-Upgraded high brightness and high coherence beam, Implement advanced characterization techniques (BCDI, XPCS, nano-beam, etc.), Drive scientific efforts to expand capabilities to high-pressure research, Implement AI/ML capabilities coupled to research efforts, Collaborate with HPCAT staff and partner institutions
Seniority
Postdoctoral (0-5 years post-PhD)