Research Scientist – Neutron and X-ray Scattering
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL · $116k–$181k a year · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
The Neutron and X-ray Scattering (NXRS) Group within the Materials Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a Research Scientist position focused on experimental conden