Assistant Scientist - AI for Autonomous Synthesis and Multimodal Characterization

Job overview

The Assistant Scientist role is an onsite position based in Lemont, IL, with a salary range of $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 per year. This role is a joint appointment between the Center for Nanoscale Materials and the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory, focusing on AI-driven autonomous synthesis of materials. The role exists to lead a research program centered on AI-driven autonomous synthesis, bridging nanofabrication and synchrotron measurement tools. The incumbent will design closed-loop experimental workflows and apply machine learning methods to accelerate materials discovery and characterization.

What you'll do

• Lead a research program in AI-enabled autonomous materials synthesis
• design and implement closed-loop experimental workflows
• develop and apply AI/ML methods for active learning and optimization
• collaborate with scientists across materials synthesis, characterization, and computing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lemont il

argonne national laboratory

ai

machine learning

autonomous synthesis

materials science

nanoscale materials

onsite

research development

$94k-$147k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and insurance.

Why this role

Joint appointment between CNM and APS; focus on AI for autonomous synthesis.

About the employer

Argonne National Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.