Catalysis Group Lead: Materials & Mechanisms

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL seeks a Group Leader for the Catalysis research group. The role provides scientific leadership, defines goals, and guides a team of catalysis scientists to advance homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis research and materials discovery.

The candidate will drive strategic direction, secure research funding, foster collaborations across divisions and with universities and industry, mentor researchers, and contribute to high-impact publications and

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 15+ years of postdoctoral experience.
• Strong track record in homogeneous and/or heterogeneous catalysis.
• Experience directing large, multi-investigator research programs.
• Publications and invitations to major international conferences.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership and direction for the Catalysis group by defining goals and strategies.
• Secure funding and manage budgets to enable a high-profile catalysis program.
• Mentor and develop staff, and collaborate across divisions, academia, and industry.
• Organize and participate in national/international symposia and congresses.

Skills

Catalysis expertise

Mechanistic studies

Kinetic studies

Advanced characterization

Surface organometallic catalysts

Leadership

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL seeks a Group Leader for the Catalysis research group. The role provides scientific leadership, defines goals, and guides a team of catalysis scientists to advance homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis research and materials discovery.

The candidate will drive strategic direction, secure research funding, foster collaborations across divisions and with universities and industry, mentor researchers, and contribute to high-impact publications and