Top 34 Physicists Jobs in Chicago, Il

AI for Astrophysics Research Technician
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $27.00 - $30.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Medical Physicist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago —Streeterville, IL
- $153,920 - $253,968 a year
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- System design
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
Assistant Scientist (RD2)/ Scientist (RD3) – Coherent X-ray Scattering of Geochemical Interfaces
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486 - $181,350 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
Assistant Scientist - Quantum Materials
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Assistant Physicist
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Analysis skills
Assistant Beamline Scientist - PtychoProbe
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
Assistant Beamline Scientist - Hard X-ray Nanoprobe
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Assistant Scientist – UHV Scanning Probe Microscopy and Surface Science (NST)
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
Senior Optical Scientist
Photon Queue Inc. —Lemont, IL
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Nanoscale Magnetic Heterostructures
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $72,879 - $121,465 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
Postdoctoral Appointee - Research at extremes of pressure, temperature and strain at HPCAT
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $72,879 - $121,465 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
Assistant Beamline Scientist - CNM-APS Hard X-Ray Nanoprobe
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
Sr. Medical Physicist (Commissioning)
Siemens Healthineers —Schiller Park, IL
- $210,590 - $289,564 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Current TB test
- Customer service
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sr. Medical Physicist Commissioning)
Siemens Healthineers —Chicago, IL
- $168,470 - $231,649 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Current TB test
- Customer service
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Postdoctoral Appointee - Exploratory Synthesis & Crystal Growth of Quantum Materials
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $72,879 - $121,465 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Physicist – Control Systems & Magnetic Devices
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $116,250 - $181,350 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
Assistant Scientist – Time-Resolved Photoemission Electron Microscopy (TR-PEEM) – (NST)
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $94,486.00 - $147,398.94 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Semiconductor Post-Doctoral Device Characterization Engineer/Physicist
Sivananthan Laboratories —Bolingbrook, IL
- Monday to Friday
- 3 years
- SQL
- Doctor of Philosophy
Postdoctoral Appointee - Bioimaging
Argonne National Laboratory —Lemont, IL
- $72,879 - $121,465 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Chicago
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center —Chicago, IL
- $190,000 - $230,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Travel

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AI for Astrophysics Research Technician

The University of Chicago -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.00 - $30.77 an hour
5 hours ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

AI models
Master's degree in physics
Academic research projects
Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Physics
Conference papers
Bachelor of Science
AI tools proficiency
Mid-level
Literature reviews
Technical support
Scientific research papers
Programming languages
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Machine intelligence
Bachelor's degree
Master of Science
Physics
Technical research projects
Developing data pipelines
Participating in conferences
Research data analysis
Model training
Simulation tools
Master's degree in computer science
Machine learning (ML) fundamentals
Benchmarking
Bachelor's degree in computer science
Model evaluation

Full Job Description

Department

PSD Astronomy & Astrophysics: Administration

About the Department

The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics is focused on teaching, research, and training in the modern field of astrophysics.

Job Summary

This position supports a research project at the intersection of astrophysics, cosmology, and artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML), focused on strong gravitational lensing analysis using simulation-based inference (SBI) with domain adaptation techniques. The work centers on developing robust, transferable inference pipelines that bridge the gap between synthetic simulations and real observational data from large-scale astronomical surveys such as DES and LSST. The research technician will contribute to the design and implementation of deep learning methods aimed at addressing fundamental questions in cosmology, working with large datasets and modern AI/ML inference methods throughout the project.

Responsibilities

Develop and benchmark simulation-based inference algorithms (e.g., NPE) for strong gravitational lensing parameter estimation.
Implement domain adaptation techniques to improve model robustness and transferability between simulated and real survey data.
Generate and curate strong lensing simulations using tools such as lenstronomy or similar ray-tracing frameworks.
Train and evaluate deep learning models on simulated datasets and validate performance on realistic or real observational data.
Investigate and mitigate systematic biases arising from simulation-to-reality mismatches (sim-to-real gap).
Collaborate with team members to integrate inference pipelines into end-to-end analysis workflows.
Conduct literature reviews to stay current with advances in SBI, domain adaptation, and strong lensing science.
Document code, experiments, and results clearly, maintaining reproducible research practices.
Present progress regularly in team meetings and contribute to scientific publications or conference proceedings.
Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

BSc or MSc degree in astrophysics, physics, computer science or related discipline.

Experience:

Python programming for scientific applications.
Experience with AI/ML algorithms.

Technical Knowledge Skills:

Computer programming, particularly Python.

Preferred Competencies

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a diverse group that includes students, postdocs, and senior scientists.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Working Conditions

Office setting.

Application Documents

Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
References (preferred)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

Health Screen Required

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$27.00 - $30.77

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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physicists jobs in chicago, il

AI for Astrophysics Research Technician

Medical Physicist

Assistant Scientist (RD2)/ Scientist (RD3) – Coherent X-ray Scattering of Geochemical Interfaces

Assistant Scientist - Quantum Materials

Assistant Physicist

Assistant Beamline Scientist - PtychoProbe

Assistant Beamline Scientist - Hard X-ray Nanoprobe

Assistant Scientist – UHV Scanning Probe Microscopy and Surface Science (NST)

Senior Optical Scientist

Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Nanoscale Magnetic Heterostructures

Postdoctoral Appointee - Research at extremes of pressure, temperature and strain at HPCAT

Assistant Beamline Scientist - CNM-APS Hard X-Ray Nanoprobe

Sr. Medical Physicist (Commissioning)

Sr. Medical Physicist Commissioning)

Postdoctoral Appointee - Exploratory Synthesis & Crystal Growth of Quantum Materials

Physicist – Control Systems & Magnetic Devices

Assistant Scientist – Time-Resolved Photoemission Electron Microscopy (TR-PEEM) – (NST)

Semiconductor Post-Doctoral Device Characterization Engineer/Physicist

Postdoctoral Appointee - Bioimaging

Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology - Chicago

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