Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, TN, USA
Requisition Id 15891 Overview: We are seeking a skilled technical professional to provide strategic, cross-cutting leadership in the integration, modernization, and operation of advanced Atomic Force Microscopy platforms within our research group. This role will serve as the central architect and steward of custom SPM control systems , enabling the seamless deployment of innovative hardware (including FPGA-based electronics and custom mechanical assemblies) and software solutions (LabVIEW, Python, and custom drivers) across multiple experimental platforms. The core mission of this position is to design and implement next-generation experimental workflows that integrate instrument control, automation, data management, and advanced analytics, supporting the transition toward highly automated, AI-assisted, and increasingly autonomous research laboratories. This ensures cohesive growth of our in-house capabilities, accelerates scientific productivity, and enables reliable,...