In the almost 25 years since the Advanced Photon Source (APS, https://www.aps.anl.gov/), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science User Facility, first opened at DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory, it has played an essential role in some of the most pivotal discoveries and advancements in science. From chemistry to materials science to COVID-19 research, the APS is one of the most productive X-ray light sources in the world. An upgrade will make it a global leader among the next generation of light sources, opening new frontiers in science. Detectors are an integral part of this scientific discovery. From Wilhelm Röntgen’s barium platinocyanide screen to Georges Charpak’s multiwire proportional chamber, detectors are what grant scientists the ability to see far beyond human limits.
We have multiple paid openings for undergraduate and graduate students on research projects related to detectors, in particular, digital circuit design and verification for on-chip pixel detector computing using state-of-the-art microelectronics technologies. The positions will start in the summer of 2024 (potentially sooner) and can be on-site, remote, or hybrid. There will be opportunities to continue working with us during the school year. Projects can evolve into senior thesis projects and there are opportunities to be published in peer-reviewed journals. For more information, please contact Antonino Miceli (amiceli@anl.gov).
Position Requirements
This opportunity is open to any Undergraduate or Graduate student with relevant experience who meets the following criteria:
• Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester of schooling by the start of the program.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test.
Coursework in the following areas is preferred, but not required:
• Programming Languages (e.g., python, jave, etc.)
• Digital logic design
• Quantum mechanics