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Postdoctoral Appointee – Materials Scientist, Battery Materials

Employer
Argonne National Laboratory
Location
Lemont, Illinois
Salary
Annual salary
Closing date
Apr 3, 2021

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Field of specialization
Materials
Work Function
Research-Applied
Job Type
Full time

Job Details

The successful candidate will be involved in concept and laboratory work to develop, synthesize, characterize and electrochemically evaluate new materials for lithium-ion batteries with a focus on graphene composite anodes. 

The Applied Materials Division is seeking a recently graduated 2018-2021 candidate for a postdoctoral appointment to conduct general research in material science and electrochemistry related to new advanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The selected individual will develop experimental methods and techniques to synthesize these new materials. The candidate needs to be familiar with electrochemical testing and evaluating of these materials. Preferences will be given to candidate available for immediate hiring.

Qualifications:

  • A doctorate degree in material science or related chemistry science with 0 to 2 years of post-graduate experience.

  • Comprehensive knowledge in the areas of materials science including hands-on, practical laboratory experience with material synthesis and processing, and analytical methods is required.

  • Knowledge and experience in the following areas are highly desirable: solid state synthesis, ability to work with larger equipment or experience in kilo-scale synthesis, electrochemistry, and lithium-ion battery chemistry.         

  • Ability to communicate effectively and on a timely basis with the supervisory personnel on all developments or matters resulting from the work activities.

  • Ability to maintain organized notebooks and project files.

  • Ability to work in a team environment.

  • A high commitment to safety.

  • A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. 

What will put you ahead:

  • Knowledge of lithium-ion battery chemistry and materials.

  • Experience with working with larger equipment or experience in kilo-scale synthesis, electrochemical testing and evaluation of battery materials.

Company

Argonne National Laboratory is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s largest research centers. The site is surrounded by forest preserve about 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Argonne’s major mission areas fulfill important governmental and Department of Energy responsibilities, as well as provide important benefits to our society at large. Argonne National Laboratory is managed by The University of Chicago for the U.S. Department of Energy.

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