Postdoctoral Appointee: Organic Chemist

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

Position Overview

The Applied Materials Division (AMD) at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral candidate in the area of organic chemistry with focus on battery electrolyte materials. This position will primarily involve organic synthesis lab work and analysis of new materials. Previous experience with electrochemical analysis or battery materials testing is a bonus. The candidate will design or modify laboratory procedures and protocols, develop experimental designs, run technical experiments, make detailed observations, gather and analyze data, and effectively report results.

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years) 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively and on a timely basis with the laboratory supervisory personnel on all developments or matters resulting from laboratory work activities.
• Ability to maintain organized notebooks and project files.
• Proven ability to be an excellent team player.
• A high commitment to safety.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• This position requires an on‑site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois, five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: standard analytical techniques (FTIR, HPLC, GC, NMR).

Job Family: Postdoctoral

Job Profile Postdoctoral Appointee Worker Type Long‑Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time

Compensation

The 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 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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