The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) and the Materials Science Division (MSD) at Argonne National Laboratory are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance quantum photonic platforms through nano- and meso-scale lithographic fabrication.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in nano- and mesoscale fabrication, including mask design, metal sputtering, laser or e-beam lithography, etching, and device integration
- Familiarity with thin-film materials (e.g., oxides, dielectrics, metals) and their integration into photonic or electronic systems
- Hands-on experience with SEM, AFM, TEM, and other characterization tools
- Experience with block copolymer patterning and pattern transfer techniques
- Background in fabrication or simulation of photonic or THz devices (e.g., gratings, dielectric waveguides, ring resonators, modulators)
- Hands-on experience in epitaxial thin-film growth and characterization (oxides preferred), using sputtering (preferred), PLD, or MBE
- Familiarity with synchrotron-based X-ray techniques and electron microscopy
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize lithographic patterning of nano- and meso-scale structures, such as gratings, waveguides, cavities, and metamaterials for quantum and THz devices
- Integrate ferroelectric and other functional materials into photonic architectures for electro-optic and quantum transduction applications
- Perform full device processing using cleanroom techniques, including electron-beam lithography, dry/wet etching, and metallization
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team across CNM, MSD, APS, Q-NEXT to characterize device performance across structural, optical, electro-optic, and cryogenic environments
- Participate in synchrotron-based characterization and data analysis
- Contribute to high-impact publications, internal reports, and scientific presentations at conferences and workshops
Other
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field (completed or soon-to-be-completed)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter describing research experience and fit for the role, and Contact information for three references
