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Argonne National Laboratory · 9 hours ago

Postdoctoral Appointee – Data Analyst

Lemont, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$73K/yr - $121K/yr

0+ years exp

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to work in the Applied Materials Division. The role involves conducting applied research to develop sustainable technologies aimed at improving resource and energy efficiency, with a focus on lithium-ion batteries and recycling processes.

EnergySecuritySocial Impact

Culture & Values

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Collect data pertaining to battery recycling, battery materials production, and battery 2nd life, and a wide range of resource recovery applications from open literature and databases, as well as through communications with industries, government agencies, and other collaborators for the development and optimization of experimental process

Analyze collected data with Argonne’s EverBatt model to estimate associated cost and environmental impacts

Write reports and journal articles to document research findings

Expand, update, and maintain EverBatt

Provide analytical support to Argonne’s ReCell Center

Qualification

Process modelingTechno-economic analysisLife cycle analysisData collectionAnalysisMicrosoft ExcelEverBatt modelAspen PlusResource recovery technologiesOralTeamworkWritten communication

Required

Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years) in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or similar degree

Experience with data collection, processing, analysis, and presentation

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good computer programming skills

Knowledge of techno-economic analysis and life cycle analysis

Experience working with Argonne's EverBatt model, GREET model, and BatPaC model

Understanding of resource recovery technologies, supply chain analysis and upstream and downstream processes

Knowledge of Aspen Plus or other chemical process simulation software

Ability to work well within a team of experts in various areas of expertise

Skilled in oral and written communications with peers, colleagues, and collaborators

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

This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois, depending on project needs