Postdoctoral Appointee - Soft Condensed Matter

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Appointment in Soft Condensed Matter research with Materials Science Division's (MSD) at Argonne National Laboratory. The position is related to the research project aimed at the discovery of new bio-inspired out-of-equilibrium colloidal materials and understanding fundamental principles guiding collective behavior and self-assembly in active colloids(https://www.anl.gov/msd/dynamics-of-active-selfassembled-materials). The candidate will conduct research at the forefront of experimental soft condensed matter physics. The primary focus will be on dynamic self-assembly and collective phenomena in active (driven or self-propelling) colloidal systems in the bulk, microfluidic films and LC media.Position RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have a PhD in Physics or related field within the last three years

Experimental experience with colloidal and LC materials

Strong experimental/theoretical background in soft matter

Experience with optical microscopy

Skills in image processing (PIV, particle tracking, 3D visualization)

Knowledge of experimental techniques for characterizing granular and colloidal materials in equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions

Basic programing skills (MATLAB, LabView, Python etc.)

Good written and oral communication skills.

This position will involve a considerable amount of experimental laboratory work with a variety of video-microscopy / electron microscopy techniques. The work will also include a variety of physical measurements and techniques such as PIV, electro transport measurements, lithography, 3D printing at microscale and related techniques. You are expected to think and work independently and conduct research in a highly interdisciplinary environment of physicists, chemists and materials scientists.For additional questions, please contact Dr. Alexey Snezhko (snezhko@anl.gov).Job FamilyPostdoctoral FamilyJob ProfilePostdoctoral AppointeeWorker TypeLong-Term (Fixed Term)Time TypeFull timeAs an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.Interested in translating science into innovation? Build your career at Argonne.At Argonne, we view the world from a different perspective. Our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more. We’re finding creative ways to prepare the world for a better future.To learn more about Argonne's benefits programs, amenities, and other employee programs, visit our main Careers (http://www.anl.gov/careers) site.To learn more about the exciting science going on at Argonne, visit our Science and Technology (http://www.anl.gov/argonnes-science-and-technology) page.To request a reasonable accommodation or for other application support, contact us anytime at careers@anl.gov or 630-252-2336.