Argonne National Laboratory · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Appointee – Molten Salt Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering
Lemont, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$71K/yr - $118K/yr
0+ years expArgonne National Laboratory is seeking Postdoctoral Appointees to join a multidisciplinary team developing molten salt-based chemical and electrochemical processes. The role involves performing experiments, developing advanced sensors and flow systems, and applying chemical and electrochemical principles to improve process efficiency and product quality.
EnergySecuritySocial Impact
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Required
PhD degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
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
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Proof of U.S. citizenship
Illegal drug testing as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 and a background investigation will be required prior to employment
Preferred
Experience working safely with hazardous materials using engineering controls such as gloveboxes
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package
Company
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory conducts researches in basic science, energy resources, and environmental management.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$41.4MKey Investors
Advanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-11-14Grant· $21.7M
2023-09-27Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Paul Kearns
Laboratory Director
Venkat Srinivasan
Director, Argonne Center for Collaborative Energy Storage Science (ACCESS)
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