Job description
HPCAT has an opening for an Assistant Physicist position. We seek a candidate with a strong background in large volume apparatus (Paris Edinburgh and/or multi-anvil press) and overall experience with high pressure experimental techniques coupled with x-ray measurements. The candidate will be expected to work along with other HPCAT staff in continuing to develop the large volume PE press program at 16BM-B beamline at the APS. Furthermore, the candidate will play an integral part in various technique developments, as well as providing support-input toward the upcoming HPCAT and APS upgrade plans. The selected candidate will help in continuing to support long term plans for PE press at HPCAT and supporting diverse user community on this capability.
Position Requirements
- Candidates with PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science/engineering, geoscience and/or other relevant fields will be considered.
- In addition to adequate background in large volume platforms and x-ray measurements, we seek a candidate that has experience in: technique development (such as thermal-electrical measurements, ultrasonic measurements, etc.), modeling/simulation (including scientific based and engineering software), and comfort with performing hands on assembly and software use.
- HPCAT is a large user facility, and it is a requirement that the candidate has adequate verbal and written communication skills.
Overall, the candidate is expected to contribute scientific ideas and work independently or in collaboration with HPCAT staff and/or users toward further development of PE capabilities and growing the technical and scientific programs. The position will start as limited 2-year term (renewable each year) and expected to convert into permanent staff upon mutual agreement, positive work-evaluation, and funding availability.
Application requirements and start date:
Position is expected to be filled immediately and with start date no later than early January 2023. Applications must be submitted before 10/21/22 for consideration. Interested candidates need to submit:
- CV
- 2page maximum length cover letter outlining your qualifications with respect to job requirements and your vision for PE cell
- list of 3 references (only name and contact information needed at this time) - only down-selected candidates will be informed to obtain letters of references
For additional information regarding the posting please contact Ross Hrubiak
hrubiak@anl.gov
(lead beamline scientist for the PE press at sector 16BM-B at HPCAT)
Job Family
Research Development (RD)
Job Profile
Physics 2
Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
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