Director, Autonomous Labs & Robotic AI Systems

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois is seeking an outstanding scientist to lead and support research at the intersection of AI, autonomous platforms, and domain science. The successful candidate will develop infrastructure for laboratory autonomy and foster collaboration across various scientific disciplines.

This role requires a Ph.D. and extensive experience in autonomous systems. You will guide a multidisciplinary team and contribute to impactful research initiatives that advance laboratory autonomy, AI tools, and scientific discovery.

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in a relevant field and a minimum of 4+ years of related experience.
• Proven research track record in deploying automated and autonomous platforms and AI/ML.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide development of laboratory autonomy infrastructure.
• Facilitate collaborations in autonomous science demonstrations.
• Publish in refereed journals and present findings.

Skills

Autonomous platforms

AI/ML expertise

Team leadership

Research publication

Collaboration skills

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois is seeking an outstanding scientist to lead and support research at the intersection of AI, autonomous platforms, and domain science. The successful candidate will develop infrastructure for laboratory autonomy and foster collaboration across various scientific disciplines.

This role requires a Ph.D. and extensive experience in autonomous systems. You will guide a multidisciplinary team and contribute to impactful research initiatives that advance laboratory autonomy, AI tools, and scientific discovery.