Postdoctoral Appointee: Organic Electrochemist

Postdoctoral Candidate in Organic Chemistry and Electrochemistry

Argonne National Laboratory in the Applied Materials Division (AMD) 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 analysis of new materials, with some supplemental electrochemical testing. Previous experience with electrochemical analysis or battery materials testing is recommended but not required.

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.

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years) in Chemistry, Materials Science or related fields.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas: organic chemistry and synthesis, electrochemistry, and chemical and electrochemical analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively and on a timely basis with the laboratory supervisory personnel on all developments or matters resulting from laboratory work activities.
• Ability to maintain organized notebooks and project files.
• Proven 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.
• This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois, five days per week.