Group Leader: Catalysis

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

The Chemical Sciences & Engineering Division is seeking qualified candidates for Group Leader of the Catalysis research group.As a group leader, the role provides scientific leadership and direction to members of the catalysis staff by defining group research goals, strategies for achieving these goals, and then implementing these strategies in order to maintain a high-profile research program as viewed by the national and international catalysis research community.As research scientist, the role will initiate and conduct basic research in the areas of homogeneous and/or heterogeneous catalysis focused on the discovery of new catalytic materials and processes. Materials development will focus on elucidating the chemical and physical properties (physical, structural, thermodynamic, etc.) of new catalytic materials and how these properties influence catalytic performance by providing insight into reaction mechanisms and pathways that generates fundamental knowledge that is applicable to the mission of the DOE, other sponsors, and Argonne.The Catalysis Group Leader:Plans, initiates, directs and conducts high-quality creative and innovative catalytic research through inter-divisional collaborations and with varied corporate/industrial entities, academia, and other National LaboratoriesAccepts major responsibility for leading a high-profile catalysis program including the securing new project funding through the timely completion of research/project objectives within the established budgetary and available staff resourcesContributes seminal knowledge to specific chemistry fields or disciplines through innovative research and publication thereofDevelops new ideas, concepts, and/or research proposals to create programmatic growth for the DivisionOrganizes or participates in national and international scientific symposia as a contributor and in scientific/technical society activities as an organizer and/or a participantMaintains cognizance of worldwide progress in pertinent fields and/or discipline in which incumbent and his subordinates are workingPosition RequirementsPh.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, along with 15+ years of experience beyond a postdoctoral position, demonstrating a strong track record in both fundamental and applied catalysisKnowledge in homogenous and/or heterogenous catalysis; mechanistic and kinetic studies; advanced characterization (e.g. X-ray adsorption spectroscopy); synthesis, structure and reactivity of isolated active sites, including surface organometallic catalysts; novel reaction processesPublication record and peer recognition in the fields of catalysis and organometallic chemistry as indicated by invitations to major international conferences and specialized workshopsConsiderable experience in directing and leading large research programs consisting of multiple investigators in the areas of homogeneous and/or heterogeneous catalysis, with responsibility for programmatic development and growthDemonstrated skill in formulating scientific problems and in the design and conduct of experimentsConsiderable skill in understanding abstract concepts and in synthesizing knowledgeOral, written, and presentation skillsAbility to work collaboratively with varied internal and external contacts (corporate, university, and other National Laboratories) to achieve high level goalsLeadership skills and the ability to mentor subordinate researchersAbility to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamworkJob FamilyResearch Development (RD)Job ProfileChemistry Leader 1Worker TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $148,125.00 - $231,075.00.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. 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