Postdoctoral Appointee - Bioimaging applications of combined focused ion beam and x-ray nanoprobe - Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
About the Job
Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain affordable clean energy to protecting ourselves and our environment. Ever since we were born out of the University of Chicago’s work on the Manhattan Project in the 1940s, our goal has been to make an impact — from the atomic to the human to the global scale.
The person hired for this role will play a key role in pushing the boundaries of multiple imaging technologies to enhance the biological research capabilities at the Advanced Photon Source facility.
The main responsibility is to advance the applications of plasma focused ion beam technology for biological specimen preparation and subsequent imaging and chemical analysis with synchrotron-based X-ray microscopy. Examples of applications include structural and chemical analysis of single bacterial cells, bacterial colonies, subcellular organelles of mammalian cells, 3D cellular aggregates, and tissue sections, among others. The candidate will also actively contribute to the operation and further development of multiple instruments for biological applications, including synchrotron-based microscopy instruments, a dual-beam SEM, and a confocal light microscope with a cryogenic stage
Position Requirements
+ Ph.D. degree with the focus on biology, biochemistry, bioimaging or related disciplines within the last three years.
+ Considerable experience in at least two of the following fields: electron microscopy of soft materials, focused ion beam, x-ray imaging of soft materials, cryogenic microscopy
+ Considerable experience with basic biological sample preparation (e.g. culture, fixation, dehydration, coating, histochemical labeling, etc)
+ Experience with instrument infrastructure and automation is a plus
+ Experience with cryogenic microscopy and cryogenic biological sample preparation is a plus
+ Demonstrated experience working successfully as part of a team in a collaborative and multidisciplinary scientific environment
+ Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators and ability to work in a team environment
Job Family
Postdoctoral Family
Job Profile
Postdoctoral Appointee
Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
_As 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._
The person hired for this role will play a key role in pushing the boundaries of multiple imaging technologies to enhance the biological research capabilities at the Advanced Photon Source facility.
The main responsibility is to advance the applications of plasma focused ion beam technology for biological specimen preparation and subsequent imaging and chemical analysis with synchrotron-based X-ray microscopy. Examples of applications include structural and chemical analysis of single bacterial cells, bacterial colonies, subcellular organelles of mammalian cells, 3D cellular aggregates, and tissue sections, among others. The candidate will also actively contribute to the operation and further development of multiple instruments for biological applications, including synchrotron-based microscopy instruments, a dual-beam SEM, and a confocal light microscope with a cryogenic stage
Position Requirements
+ Ph.D. degree with the focus on biology, biochemistry, bioimaging or related disciplines within the last three years.
+ Considerable experience in at least two of the following fields: electron microscopy of soft materials, focused ion beam, x-ray imaging of soft materials, cryogenic microscopy
+ Considerable experience with basic biological sample preparation (e.g. culture, fixation, dehydration, coating, histochemical labeling, etc)
+ Experience with instrument infrastructure and automation is a plus
+ Experience with cryogenic microscopy and cryogenic biological sample preparation is a plus
+ Demonstrated experience working successfully as part of a team in a collaborative and multidisciplinary scientific environment
+ Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external collaborators and ability to work in a team environment
Job Family
Postdoctoral Family
Job Profile
Postdoctoral Appointee
Worker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
_As 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._
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