US: Superconducting Detectors for X-ray Synchrotron Science

We are searching for post-docs with a wide range of experiences, in particular with cryogenic instrumentation experience. There will opportunities to be involved in a number of aspects of this project, including low temperature diffraction experiments at the APS beamlines.

Please contact Antonino Miceli (amiceli@aps.anl.gov) for more details.
Basic Purpose Responsible for developing high-resolution superconducting detectors for x-ray synchrotron science (at Argonne`s Advanced Photon Source). The main focus this project is to develop microwave kinetic inductance detectors (MKIDs) for synchrotron applications, such as XAFS, nano/micro-spectroscopy, and energy dispersive XRD. Experience with low-temperature (~ 100 mK) instrumentation and design experience is essential (e.g., dilution fridges, ADRs, and/or He-3 cryostats). Microwave electronics and measurement experience (e.g., network/spectrum analyzers, analog mixing techniques) is desirable. Experience with thin film superconductivity or magnetic thin films is desirable. Experience with the use of x-ray synchrotrons is a plus.   Knowledge, Skills and Experience Considerable
Knowledge of general experimental practices in the field of x-ray spectroscopy, particularly with respect to detector/instrument development. Considerable skill in designing and implementing high quality instrumentation, understanding abstract concepts, conceiving experiments, and synthesizing results within the current experimental and theoretical framework. Knowledge of general experimental practices in the field of x-ray spectroscopy, particularly with respect to detector/instrument development. Considerable skill in designing and implementing high quality instrumentation, understanding abstract concepts, conceiving experiments, and synthesizing results within the current experimental and theoretical framework. Other
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Physics
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