Postdoctoral Appointee in Chemical Engineering
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Materials Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Research Scientist -
Research/Development
Research Scientist
Postdoctoral Appointee in Chemical Engineering Argonne National Laboratory United States
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 |
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 ResponsibilitiesPerform 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 QualificationsPh.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 be a U.S. citizen to comply with federal regulations.
Preferred QualificationsExperience with
hazardous materials in controlled environments (e.g., glove boxes).
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
.
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 InformationEmployment is contingent upon background check and, if required,
government access authorization
.
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