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Argonne National Laboratory · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Appointee – Molten Salt Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering

Lemont, IL USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$71K/yr - $118K/yr

0+ years exp

Argonne National Laboratory is a leading research institution focused on scientific discovery and innovation. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to develop molten salt-based chemical and electrochemical processes, with responsibilities including performing experiments, developing advanced systems, and communicating research findings.

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Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform experiments with multimodal sensors to advance the technical understanding and application of molten salt chemistry and electrochemistry

Develop novel process monitoring and control technologies applicable to molten salt and liquid metal systems

Develop advanced molten salt flow systems to enable accelerated material processing approaches

Develop and test new materials and cell configurations

Perform experiments to understand and quantify reaction pathways and kinetics for molten salt systems

Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and Laboratory management through status updates, technical research reports, project presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and other regular channels

Develop technical ideas and proposals to advance the application of molten salts to chemical and electrochemical processes

Qualification

Molten salt chemistryElectrochemical engineeringChemical processingExperimental designData analysisInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communicationTeamwork

Required

This level of knowledge is typically achieved through a formal education in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field at the PhD degree level with zero to five years of experience or equivalent in the scientific application of this knowledge and practical laboratory experience

Skill in devising and performing experiments to acquire identified data, using and maintaining research equipment, compiling, evaluating, and reporting test results

Knowledge of general principles and technologies associated with chemical and material processing

Familiarity with electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering principles

Knowledge of the use of computers to design and control experiments and to analyze and interpret experimental data is required

Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract

Illegal drug testing as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 and a background investigation will be required prior to employment