What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrochemical Separation Specialist position at Argonne National Laboratory?
Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research center focused on solving critical national priorities, including climate change and sustainable energy. The Applied Materials Division aims to bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and practical applications by collaborating with industry partners, academic institutions, and other national laboratories.
The division is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on electrochemical separations and their scale-up. This position involves leading experimental design, execution, analysis, and interpretation, as well as publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
Main Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute laboratory experiments for designing and optimizing electrochemical separation processes.
- Develop or modify electrode materials, membranes, or other components to enhance separation performance.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to scale electrochemical separation technologies.
- Disseminate research findings through journal publications, conference presentations, and technical reports.
Requirements:
- PhD degree in chemical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field with 0-2 years of experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of chemical separation processes and principles.
- Experience designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results.
- Knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with electrochemical separation techniques.
- Familiarity with process simulation and modeling software (e.g., COMSOL, Aspen Plus).
- Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python) for automation, data analysis, and control algorithm development.
