Postdoc: Molten-Salt Electrochemistry for Nuclear Fuel Recycling

Argonne National Laboratory; Illinois; On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies division at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to join a multidisciplinary team. You will develop and optimize separations chemistries to recover actinide and rare earth materials from complex feedstocks using molten salt electrolytes.

Responsibilities include applying electrochemical engineering to oxide reduction and electrorefining, testing new materials, and performing advanced electrochemical measurements.

Qualifications

• Recent (within the last five years) or soon-to-be completed Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Knowledge and experience in electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering.
• Ability to apply research principles to new systems.
• Experience with XRD and SEM analytical techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and data reporting skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrochemical engineering principles to develop processes at engineering scale.
• Develop and test new materials and electrochemical reactions.
• Perform electroanalytical measurements to advance molten salt chemistry.
• Communicate progress through reports and presentations.
• Develop innovative research ideas and proposals.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Electrochemical engineering

Materials science

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Nuclear Engineering, or related field

Tools

XRD

SEM

Cyclic voltammetry

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Job description

The Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies division at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to join a multidisciplinary team. You will develop and optimize separations chemistries to recover actinide and rare earth materials from complex feedstocks using molten salt electrolytes.

Responsibilities include applying electrochemical engineering to oxide reduction and electrorefining, testing new materials, and performing advanced electrochemical measurements.