SULI - AMD - Kluge, Lily - 2.16.2026

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

9d

About The Position

Biopolymers for sustainable packaging and building materials Bioplastic polymers present a promising solution to the environmental challenges posed by fossil fuel-based plastics. Biobased polymers such as starch, cellulose, chitosan, polylactic acid (PLA), and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are non-toxic, biodegradable, and have a reduced carbon footprint. These benefits stem from their ability to enhance carbon recirculation through biomass utilization and CO2 sequestration. This project aims to leverage these biopolymers to develop multilayer films for food packaging and building materials. The film properties are being optimized by designing novel polymers and formulations to achieve high durability and superior barrier performance. Current research efforts are focused on developing and scaling up fabrication processes to produce cost-effective biodegradable packaging films and sustainable building materials.
Education and Experience Requirements The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States. Applicants must be:
‒ Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.
‒ Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or
‒ Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution. Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins. Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application. If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test

Requirements

• The entirety of the appointment must be conducted within the United States.
• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited institution.
• Graduated from an accredited institution within the past 3 months; or
• Actively enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.
• If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed