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Assistant Physicist - Coherent X-ray Scattering

Lemont, IL USA💼 Full-time💰 $94,486–$94,486🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop diffraction-based techniques using coherent X-rays to investigate the structure and dynamics of condensed matter systems at synchrotron beamlines.

Role type

Assistant Physicist (Research & User Operations)

Builds

Scientific insights on condensed matter structure/kinetics via coherent X-ray scattering and diffraction experiments.

Domain

Condensed matter physics / Synchrotron radiation / X-ray science

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research

Required skills

Coherent X-ray scattering, X-ray diffraction (micro/nano), data analysis, Python programming, experimental design

Preferred skills

X-ray Photon Correlation spectroscopy, Bragg coherent X-ray diffraction, thin film growth, materials synthesis (CVD, MBE, PLD, ALD, sputtering)

Responsibilities

Advance diffraction-based techniques, support user operations at beamlines, foster user community collaborations, synthesize research findings into publications and reports

Seniority

Mid-level Research Scientist

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