Postdoctoral Appointee - Researcher

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

5d • $72,879 - $121,465 • Onsite

About The Position

The Separations and Bioprocessing group in the Applied Materials Division (AMD) at Argonne National Laboratory has an opening for a postdoctoral appointee. This position will involve developing and scaling cost-effective methods for separating and converting materials using mechanical and hydrometallurgical techniques. The researcher may also work with companies to research and validate unique lithium-ion battery recycling processes. This will require innovative approaches to solve challenges that go beyond the use of pilot scale or commercialized equipment. As such we are seeking candidates that have demonstrated the ability to design and build their own experimental apparatus to solve challenges. The position will require flexibility and a willingness to learn new techniques and approaches. The postdoctoral appointee will have the opportunity to work on projects that focus on improving Li-ion battery, critical materials supply chains, and other concepts.

Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (those with other degrees but have similar skills to those listed will be considered).
• Skilled oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record showing the ability to carry out independent and collaborative research in a multidisciplinary team while meeting project deliverables and milestones.
• Highly self-motivated candidate who demonstrates creative and proactive approaches towards scientific problem solving as evidenced by publications and recommendations.
• Skilled in installing, modifying, and maintaining equipment.
• Willingness to enforce and abide by safety rules.
• Ability to work with large volumes of hazardous chemicals.
• Flexibility to change projects and work on a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in mechanical separations, materials characterization including tomography, coin cell fabrication and testing, running reactors, leaching, precipitation, recycling, mineral processing and liquid-liquid separations.

Responsibilities

• Developing and scaling cost-effective methods for separating and converting materials using mechanical and hydrometallurgical techniques.
• Working with companies to research and validate unique lithium-ion battery recycling processes.
• Designing and building experimental apparatus to solve challenges.
• Enforcing and abiding by safety rules.
• Working with large volumes of hazardous chemicals.
• Changing projects and working on a variety of projects simultaneously.

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