Postdoctoral Researcher – Research Data Management in Energy Storage

Argonne National Lab; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to lead data management initiatives in energy storage research. This role involves coordinating data activities across multiple institutions, developing data management strategies, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong Python programming skills and a background in energy storage research. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects aimed at enhancing the sustainability and performance of energy storage technologies. Join a vibrant research community and make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy storage research, experimental or computational.
• Familiarity with research data management tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data management strategies for research.
• Collaborate with researchers to establish data management workflows.

Skills

Python programming

Energy storage research

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Master's in Materials Science

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Git/GitHub

Pandas

Docker

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

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The Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA, https://energystoragera.org/) is a US Department of Energy funded collaborative research project led by Argonne National Laboratory and involving 14 partner organizations. ESRA targets the fundamental science of beyond-Li-ion energy storage technologies with the aim to improve their capacity, durability, and sustainability. ESRA has an immediate opening for a predoctoral/postdoctoral researcher position in research data management.

Position Overview

The candidate will manage and coordinate data activities across ESRA. You will work closely with researchers including laboratory scientists, professors, postdoctoral researchers, and students, to facilitate the use of data management tools, develop data sharing protocols, and assist in the curation and open access of datasets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data management strategies to support research activities across multiple institutions.
• Collaborate with researchers to establish data management tools and workflows.
• Work closely with ESRA management and PIs to establish data sharing and accessibility protocols and tools.
• Provide training and support to researchers on data management tools and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in data management technologies and methodologies.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Experience in energy storage research, from an experimental (electrochemistry, materials synthesis, or characterization) or computational simulations perspective, is required.
• Proficiency in Python programming is required. Familiarity with REST APIs is desirable.
• Master’s (predoctoral) or PhD (postdoctoral) in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related area is required. Coursework in computer science or data science is desirable.
• Familiarity with research data management tools (examples include: Git/GitHub, Pandas, Globus, Docker, Dryad, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Milvus) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, is required.
  
  

Job Family

Postdoctoral

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Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00 - $110,379.55.

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