Postdoctoral Appointee in Chemical Engineering (Argonne National Laboratory)

Location: Lemont, Illinois (on-site, full-time) Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Fixed Term) Hiring Range: $70,758 – $117,925 (depends on qualifications and responsibilities) Application Contact: careers@anl.gov \| +1 630-252-2336 Position Overview The division seeks postdoctoral researchers to join a multidisciplinary team developing molten salt-based chemical and electrochemical processes for applications including electrometallurgy, advanced nuclear systems, and chemical production. The appointee will develop a fundamental understanding of reaction mechanisms in molten salts, design and implement advanced flow systems and sensors, and apply chemical/electrochemical insights to process optimization and scale-up. Key Responsibilities Perform experiments with multimodal sensors to advance understanding of molten salt chemistry and electrochemistry. Develop novel process monitoring and control technologies for molten salt and liquid metal systems. Design advanced molten salt flow systems for accelerated material processing. Develop and test new materials and cell configurations for improved performance. Analyze reaction pathways and kinetics for molten salt systems. Communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and publications. Contribute to proposals and technical ideas to advance molten salt applications. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 0–5 years post-Ph.D. experience or equivalent research experience. Ability to devise and perform experiments, use and maintain laboratory equipment, and interpret data. Knowledge of chemical/material processing principles and electrochemistry. Skilled in using computers for experiment design, control, and data analysis. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Must model Argonne Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork. Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with federal regulations. Preferred Qualifications Experience with hazardous materials in controlled environments (e.g., gloveboxes). Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in energy, nuclear systems, and chemical processing. Career development in a world-class multidisciplinary scientific environment. Equal Opportunity Statement Argonne National Laboratory is committed to: A safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Nondiscrimination and consideration of all qualified applicants. Compliance with DOE regulations regarding foreign government participation. Additional Information Employment is contingent upon background check and, if required, government access authorization. For accommodations or application support, contact careers@anl.gov. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Location: Lemont, Illinois (on-site, full-time)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Hiring Range: $70,758 – $117,925 (depends on qualifications and responsibilities)
Application Contact: careers@anl.gov | +1 630-252-2336

Position Overview

The division seeks postdoctoral researchers to join a multidisciplinary team developing molten salt-based chemical and electrochemical processes for applications including electrometallurgy, advanced nuclear systems, and chemical production. The appointee will develop a fundamental understanding of reaction mechanisms in molten salts, design and implement advanced flow systems and sensors, and apply chemical/electrochemical insights to process optimization and scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

Perform experiments with multimodal sensors to advance understanding of molten salt chemistry and electrochemistry.
Develop novel process monitoring and control technologies for molten salt and liquid metal systems.
Design advanced molten salt flow systems for accelerated material processing.
Develop and test new materials and cell configurations for improved performance.
Analyze reaction pathways and kinetics for molten salt systems.
Communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and publications.
Contribute to proposals and technical ideas to advance molten salt applications.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
0–5 years post-Ph.D. experience or equivalent research experience.
Ability to devise and perform experiments, use and maintain laboratory equipment, and interpret data.
Knowledge of chemical/material processing principles and electrochemistry.
Skilled in using computers for experiment design, control, and data analysis.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Must model Argonne Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork.
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with federal regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with hazardous materials in controlled environments (e.g., gloveboxes).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in energy, nuclear systems, and chemical processing.
Career development in a world-class multidisciplinary scientific environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Argonne National Laboratory is committed to:

A safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
Nondiscrimination and consideration of all qualified applicants.
Compliance with DOE regulations regarding foreign government participation.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon background check and, if required, government access authorization.
For accommodations or application support, contact careers@anl.gov.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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