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Argonne National Laboratory · 5 days ago

Postdoctoral Appointee – Materials Design and Synchrotron Characterization for Freeze-Induced Ion Separation

Lemont, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$71K/yr - $118K/yr

0+ years exp

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable postdoctoral researcher to join their Laboratory Directed Research and Development project FREEZE. The successful candidate will focus on understanding the evolution of structure and chemistry at charged solid–liquid interfaces and will be responsible for designing and executing experiments, analyzing complex datasets, and disseminating results through presentations and publications.

EnergySecuritySocial Impact

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Designing and executing experiments

Analyzing and interpreting complex datasets

Disseminating results through presentations at scientific conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals

Supporting related efforts in materials synthesis

Supporting related efforts in materials characterization

Qualification

Operando experimental apparatusSynchrotron characterization techniquesMaterials synthesisData analysisAnalytical methodsOral communicationWritten communicationCreative problem solvingTeam collaborationFlexibility

Required

Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically within the last 0–5 years) in chemistry, geochemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, or a related discipline

Background and/or interest in one or more of the following areas: critical elements and materials, electrical double layer theory and applications, solid–liquid phase transitions and energetics, mineral processing, and separations

Significant experience in the development of operando experimental apparatus

Experience with synchrotron-based characterization techniques and analysis of large, multimodal datasets

Experience in materials synthesis and materials characterization

Strong foundation in general analytical methods and laboratory practices

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated creativity and a proactive approach to scientific problem solving

Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Flexibility to engage across multiple projects, research topics, and applications

Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Ability to maintain a full-time, on-site presence at Argonne National Laboratory's Lemont, Illinois campus (five days per week)

Preferred

Candidates with prior experience in developing operando electrochemical cells and/or temperature-controlled experimental platforms are strongly preferred