Postdoc: Battery Electrolyte Chemist & Synthesis

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory’s Applied Materials Division seeks a Postdoctoral candidate in organic chemistry focused on battery electrolyte materials. The role emphasizes organic synthesis, design of experiments, and data analysis, with on-site work in Lemont, IL.

Experience in electrochemical analysis is a plus, and collaboration with supervisors is essential to advance new materials. The position requires a recent PhD in chemistry or related field and strong lab skills in analytical

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in Chemistry, materials science or related field.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in organic chemistry and synthesis.
• Experience in flow chemistry, microfluidic reactions, reaction scale-up, calorimetry, microwave reactions; AI/ML; design of experiments, in-line analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design or modify laboratory procedures and protocols; develop experimental designs.
• Run technical experiments, gather and analyze data, and report results clearly.

Skills

Organic synthesis

Flow chemistry

Microfluidics

Scale-up

Calorimetry

Microwave reactions

AI/ML

Design of experiments

In-line analytics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Tools

FTIR

HPLC

GC

NMR

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory’s Applied Materials Division seeks a Postdoctoral candidate in organic chemistry focused on battery electrolyte materials. The role emphasizes organic synthesis, design of experiments, and data analysis, with on-site work in Lemont, IL.

Experience in electrochemical analysis is a plus, and collaboration with supervisors is essential to advance new materials. The position requires a recent PhD in chemistry or related field and strong lab skills in analytical