Postdoctoral Appointee - Molten Salt Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering

The Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies division is seeking Postdoctoral Appointees to join a multidisciplinary team developing molten salt-based chemical and electrochemical processes aimed at applications such as electrometallurgy, advanced nuclear systems, and chemical production. Under the guidance of a supervisor, the appointee will develop a fundamental understanding of reaction mechanisms in molten salts and apply these insights to process development and scale‑up.

• Perform experiments with multimodal sensors to advance the technical understanding and application of molten salt chemistry and electrochemistry.
• Develop novel process monitoring and control technologies applicable to molten salt and liquid metal systems.
• Develop advanced molten salt flow systems to enable accelerated material processing approaches.
• Develop and test new materials and cell configurations.
• Perform experiments to understand and quantify reaction pathways and kinetics for molten salt systems.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and Laboratory management through status updates, technical research reports, project presentations, peer‑reviewed publications, and other regular channels.
• Develop technical ideas and proposals to advance the application of molten salts to chemical and electrochemical processes.

• PhD degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field with zero to five years of experience or equivalent in the scientific application of this knowledge and practical laboratory experience.
• Skill in devising and performing experiments to acquire data, using and maintaining research equipment, and compiling, evaluating, and reporting test results.
• Knowledge of general principles and technologies associated with chemical and material processing.
• Familiarity with electrochemistry or electrochemical engineering principles.
• Experience working safely with hazardous materials using engineering controls such as glove boxes is desired.
• Knowledge of using computers to design and control experiments and to analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values:
  Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and will be required to undergo background investigation and drug testing as defined in 10
  
  CFR
  707.4.

Job Family: Postdoctoral

Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00–$. This pay range is a general guideline; the actual offer will be determined based on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, and internal equity and external market pay for comparable jobs. Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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