Postdoctoral Researcher - Electrochemistry

The Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies division is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to join a multidisciplinary team developing high-temperature electrochemical separations processes in molten salt electrolytes, primarily for recovery of nuclear and rare earth materials. As a part of this team, you will: + Apply electrochemical engineering principles to develop processes such as oxide reduction and electrorefining at engineering- scale to support industrialization. + Develop and test new materials and cell configurations. + Perform innovative experiments and electroanalytical measurements (cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, polarization tests, etc.) to advance the technical understanding of molten salt chemistry. + Assess and improve process efficiency, monitoring, and product quality and recovery. + Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and Laboratory management through status updates, technical research reports, project presentations, and other regular channels. + Develop technical ideas and proposals to advance the understanding of molten salt electrochemistry. Position Requirements + Skill in devising and performing experiments to acquire data, using and maintaining research equipment, compiling, evaluating, and reporting test results. + Experience in electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering. + Knowledge of fundamental thermodynamics and kinetics. + Experience with molten salt systems, actinide chemistry, or materials science is desired, but not mandatory. + Experience working safely with hazardous materials in engineering controls such as gloveboxes or hoods is desired, but not mandatory. + Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. + Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. + U.S. citizenship is required for this position. This level of knowledge is typically achieved through a formal education in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or related field at the PhD degree level with zero to three years of experience or equivalent in the scientific application of this knowledge and practical laboratory experience. Job Family Postdoctoral Family Job Profile Postdoctoral Appointee Worker Type Long-Term (Fixed Term) Time Type Full time As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment. Interested in translating science into innovation? Build your career at Argonne. At Argonne, we view the world from a different perspective. Our scientists and engineers conduct world-class research in clean energy, the environment, technology, national security and more. We're finding creative ways to prepare the world for a better future. To learn more about Argonne's benefits programs, amenities, and other employee programs, visit our main Careers (~~~) site. To learn more about the exciting science going on at Argonne, visit our Science and Technology (~~~) page. To request a reasonable accommodation or for other application support, contact us anytime at ~~~ or ~~~.