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.
Matching Summary
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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