Postdoc in Electrochemistry: Metallization & Decarbonization

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

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory, within the Applied Materials Division (AMD), seeks a Postdoctoral candidate in the Emergent Materials and Processes Group. The role focuses on metallization and decarbonized metal production using aqueous, non-aqueous, and molten salt electrolysis.

The candidate will conduct R&D to enhance electrolysis through electrolyte development, determine physico-chemical properties of candidate systems, and develop new metal-production processes.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in chemistry, materials science, metallurgy, electrochemistry, electrometallurgy, chemical engineering, or related scientific background.
• Experience with electrochemistry, electrochemical analysis, and electrodeposition of metals in aqueous, non-aqueous, and molten salt electrolytes.
• Industrial experience with materials synthesis including plating & solution-based processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and applied research in metallization and decarbonized metal production.
• Develop electrolyte formulations and determine physico-chemical properties of candidate systems.
• Prepare formal reports, present findings, and publish to establish leadership in metallization R&D.

Skills

electrochemistry

electrodeposition

problem solving

Education

PhD in chemistry, materials science, metallurgy, or electrochemistry

Tools

glovebox

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory, within the Applied Materials Division (AMD), seeks a Postdoctoral candidate in the Emergent Materials and Processes Group. The role focuses on metallization and decarbonized metal production using aqueous, non-aqueous, and molten salt electrolysis.

The candidate will conduct R&D to enhance electrolysis through electrolyte development, determine physico-chemical properties of candidate systems, and develop new metal-production processes.