Postdoctoral Appointee - Quantum Magnetometry for High-Energy Physics

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Appointee - Quantum Magnetometry for High-Energy Physics is an onsite role based in Lemont, IL, with a salary range of $72,879.00–$121,465.00 per year. This position supports the High Energy Physics Division at Argonne National Laboratory, contributing to cutting-edge research in detector development and quantum information science. The role focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of nitrogen-vacancy diamond quantum sensors for high-energy physics experiments. The appointee will integrate these sensors into microelectronic platforms, validate performance in testbeds, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance precision electromagnetic field mapping.

What you'll do

• Develop and optimize diamond membrane quantum sensors
• integrate sensors into microelectronic and photonic platforms
• validate sensor performance in laboratory and operational testbeds
• contribute to scalable module development
• model core values of safety, integrity, and teamwork.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lemont il

argonne national laboratory

postdoctoral

physics

quantum

research

onsite

$72k-$121k/yr

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and insurance.

Why this role

Interdisciplinary research bridging detector R&D, materials science, and quantum information science.

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.