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.

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