SIP - AMD - Arquilla, Paul - 2.23.26

Argonne National Laboratory • Lemont, IL

7h

About The Position

The student will contribute to two complementary research projects. In the first project, part of the DOE-funded BOTTLE consortium, the student will evaluate how biodegradable plastics break down under different end-of-life conditions by setting up laboratory and environmental experiments, tracking material changes over time, and analyzing degradation data. In the second project, the student will work on converting low-value organic waste streams into valuable short-chain fatty acids using arrested methanogenesis, assisting with bioreactor operation and process monitoring under controlled conditions. Together, these projects provide hands-on experience in materials testing, bioprocess development, and experimental data analysis within DOE-supported research efforts.

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

Responsibilities

• Setting up laboratory and environmental experiments to evaluate how biodegradable plastics break down under different end-of-life conditions
• Tracking material changes over time
• Analyzing degradation data
• Assisting with bioreactor operation and process monitoring under controlled conditions for converting low-value organic waste streams into valuable short-chain fatty acids

What This Job Offers

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