Postdoctoral Researcher – Superconducting Detector Development And Cmb Instrumentation

Argonne National Laboratory

Base: $72,879.00-$121,465.00; bonus/equity: not sp...
Fully remote
Phd in physics or related field within last 5 years
Experience with superconducting device development
Low-noise cryogenic measurement techniques
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance superconducting detector technologies for Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) instrumentation. The position involves designing, fabricating, and characterizing superconducting devices, with a focus on collaborative research in a multidisciplinary environment

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on advancing large arrays of Transition Edge Sensor bolometers for Cosmic Microwave Background studies at the South Pole Telescope.
  • Candidates will join a collaborative team combining expertise in superconducting detector arrays, thin-film materials, and nanofabrication.
  • The position offers opportunities to investigate novel applications including dark matter detection, neutrino measurements, and quantum sensing.

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Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance superconducting detector technologies for Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) instrumentation. The position involves designing, fabricating, and characterizing superconducting devices, with a focus on collaborative research in a multidisciplinary environment.

Salary

Base: $72,879.00-$121,465.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in physics or related field within last 5 years
  • Experience with superconducting device development
  • Low-noise cryogenic measurement techniques
  • Device design and fabrication experience

Nice-to-have

  • Transition-edge sensors (TES) or KIDs experience
  • Cleanroom microfabrication processes
  • Microwave resonator design and characterization
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

Key Requirements

  • Recent PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or materials science
  • Background in low-temperature systems or nanoelectronics
  • Government access authorization eligibility required

Work Rights

Government access authorization required

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