Applied Physicist - MSD

The Materials Science Division (MSD) at Argonne National Lab (ANL) is looking for candidates to fill an applied physics scientist position. As part of a scientific team, the incumbent will participate in ongoing research, development, maintenance, and operation of hardware, software, systems, and platforms.

A successful candidate will have demonstrated experience with Python programming, Linux-based platforms, software and hardware revision control and tracking techniques, analyte detection, signature processing, and time sequence correlations.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to conduct work, including experiments, both independently and as part of a team

• Knowledge and experience with scientific software development

• Python programming experience

• Experience with Linux-based (specifically Raspberry PI) platforms

• Ability to construct systems and fix systems in the field

• Knowledge and experience with software and hardware revision control and tracking techniques

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact well with external collaborators and contribute to written technical reports and presentations

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

• A good mechanical proficiency is advantageous

• CAD experience is advantageous

• Experience using the R platform is advantageous

• Experience with data analysis and statistical methods is desired

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen who can obtain a Q clearance

• Must be willing to travel to support field efforts

• MS in applied physics, radiation physics, or nuclear engineering and 3+ years of experience

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RD 2: Bachelor’s and 5+ years, or Master’s and 3+ years, or Doctorate and 0 years, or equivalent

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