Postdoctoral Researcher – Superconducting Detector Development and CMB Instrumentation

Argonne National Laboratory
📍 Kōdachichō, Shizuoka-ken, Japan 💼 Full time 🕒 Posted June 28, 2026

Job Description

Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Superconducting Detector Development and CMB Instrumentation. This role focuses on advancing large arrays of Transition Edge Sensor (TES) bolometers for studies of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), while also supporting the exploration of novel applications for superconducting detectors.

As a member of Argonne’s High Energy Physics Division, the successful candidate will contribute to the design, fabrication, and characterization of superconducting devices based on microstrip-coupled TES technology, with the goal of delivering focal plane arrays for the South Pole Telescope. The position also offers opportunities to pursue broader research in emerging applications of superconducting detectors and related quantum devices.

Research Focus

The primary focus of this role is to design, fabricate, characterize, integrate, and deploy superconducting detectors and devices ...

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Job Details

  • Location Kōdachichō, Shizuoka-ken
  • Job Type Full time
  • Category Life Scientists
  • Posted Date June 28, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 07, 2026