Postdoctoral Appointee - Electrochemistry

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory’s Emergent Materials and Processes Group in Lemont, IL seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance metallization and decarbonized metal production via aqueous, non-aqueous, and molten salt electrolysis. The role includes electrolyte development, material synthesis, and reporting on progress with a strong emphasis on leadership in R&D.

The candidate will conduct research, publish results, and present findings while collaborating with the AMD to strengthen electrolysis

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in chemistry, materials science, metallurgy, electrochemistry, electrometallurgy, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with electrochemistry, electrochemical analysis, and electrodeposition in aqueous, non-aqueous, and molten salt electrolyte formulations, including performance enhancing additives.
• Industrial experience with materials synthesis including material plating & solution-based processing.
• Experience with glovebox operation and safely handling air sensitive chemicals.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and innovation skills; strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• This position requires on-site presence five days a week at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical work related to the development of new processes for metals production and processing.
• Prepare formal reports, make presentations, and publish to establish leadership position in R&D for metallization.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

PhD in chemistry

PhD in materials science

PhD in metallurgy

PhD in electrochemistry

PhD in chemical engineering

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory in the Applied Materials Division (AMD) at is seeking a Postdoctoral candidate in the Emergent Materials and Processes Group. The candidate will perform basic and applied research in the field of metallization and decarbonized metal production, using methods such as aqueous electrolysis, non-aqueous electrolysis, and molten salt electrolysis. The candidate will conduct Research & Development to help develop processes to enhance electrolysis processes through electrolyte development, including physico-chemical property determination of candidate systems.

• Perform technical work related to the development of new processes for metals production and processing.
• Prepare formal reports, make presentations, and publish to establish leadership position in R&D for metallization.

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years) in chemistry, materials science, metallurgy, electrochemistry, electrometallurgy, chemical engineering, or related scientific background.
• Experience with electrochemistry, electrochemical analysis, and electrodeposition of metals, in contact with aqueous, non-aqueous, and molten salt electrolyte formulations, including performance enhancing additives.
• Industrial experience with materials synthesis including material plating & solution-based processing.
• Experience with glovebox operation
• Skilled in safely handling air sensitive chemicals
• Demonstrated problem-solving and innovation skills
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Able to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• This position requires on-site presence five days a week at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.

Job Family

Postdoctoral

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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