Post-doctoral Appointee

The Applied Materials Division (AMD) in the Emergent Materials and Process Group at Argonne National Laboratory in looking for a Post-doctoral Appointee -- Pyrometallurgy. The candidate will perform basic and applied research in the field of metallization and metal production, such as molten salt electrolysis, metallothermic reduction, including physico-chemical property determination. The candidate will conduct Research and Development to help develop processes for the economic production of critical and rare earth metals.

• Perform technical work related to the development of new processes for metals production and processing.

• Prepare formal reports, makes presentations, and publish to establish leadership position in R&D for metallization.

Position Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years) in pyrometallurgy, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related scientific background with 0-3 years’ experience.

• Experience in pyrometallurgy and electrolysis of molten salts or oxides to produce metals.

• Experience with the physical measurements of molten salts and slags.

• Skilled in safely handling air sensitive chemicals.

• Experience with glovebox operation.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and innovation skills.

• Organizational and critical thinking skills.

• Able to prioritize and manage time effectively.

• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

• Ability to make our laboratory a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where all can thrive.

• This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois five days per week.

Job Family

Postdoctoral

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $70,758.00 - $110,379.55.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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