Postdoctoral Appointee: Organic Electrochemist

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

5d • $72,879 - $121,465 • Onsite

About The Position

The Applied Materials Division (AMD) at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral candidate in the area of organic chemistry and electrochemistry with focus on battery electrolyte materials. This position will primarily involve organic synthesis lab work and electrochemical testing and analysis of new materials. The candidate will design or modify laboratory procedures and protocols, develop experimental designs, run technical experiments, make detailed observations, gather and analyze data, and effectively report results. The position requires hands-on laboratory work to develop and synthesize new organic materials and to develop, carry out and analyze results of analytical and electrochemical tests for new battery electrolyte materials.

Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years) in Chemistry or related field
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in organic chemistry and synthesis
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in electrochemistry
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in batteries chemistry
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in battery cell testing and performance analysis
• Ability to be an excellent team player
• A high commitment to safety
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with electrochemical analysis or battery testing is strongly recommended

Responsibilities

• Design or modify laboratory procedures and protocols
• Develop experimental designs
• Run technical experiments
• Make detailed observations
• Gather and analyze data
• Effectively report results
• Develop and synthesize new organic materials
• Develop, carry out and analyze results of analytical and electrochemical tests for new battery electrolyte materials
• Communicate effectively and on a timely basis with the laboratory supervisory personnel on all developments or matters resulting from laboratory work activities
• Maintain organized notebooks and project files

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree