Critical Minerals & Materials Research Aide (Graduate) - General Application Spring 2027

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL invites applications for a Research Aide Technical - PhD. This graduate student appointment covers Critical Minerals & Materials with options for long- or short-term work, part-time or full-time, and a 40-hour work week for full-time roles.

Pay is hourly and determined after review, with benefits included. Applicants must be 18+, enrolled in an accredited college or university, and maintain a 2.8 GPA or higher.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older at appointment start.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen if offered employment.

Job description

The laboratory offers a variety of Research Aide positions ranging from long-term to short-term appointments, with both part-time and full-time options.

This graduate student appointment focuses on the scientific field of Critical Minerals & Materials.

Temporary employment opportunities become available throughout the year as new projects and funding open up.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Students must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Students must possess at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• If offered employment, students must pass a background check and drug screen.

As temporary employees, students earn a salary and are expected to possess the skills required to do the assigned task when they arrive.

Job Family

Graduate Student Employment, Graduate Thesis Appointment, Undergraduate Student Employment

Job Profile

Research Aide Technical - PhD

Worker Type

Employee

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

The expected hiring range for this position is $0.00 - $0.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

EEO Information

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne’s Legal Department.

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