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Staff Researcher (Term) – PGM-Free Fuel Cell Electrocatalysis

UChicago Argonne, LLC
Lemont, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2025

The Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a term staff researcher to design, develop, synthesize, and evaluate platinum group metal free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in proton exchange membrane fuel cells as part of the US DOE ElectroCat consortium (electrocat.org). 

In addition to the evaluation of the activity and stability of electrocatalysts in aqueous electrolyte, the researcher will also perform diagnostic studies of fuel cells and electrolyzers using a variety of electrochemical techniques.

Position Requirements

  • This level of knowledge is typically achieved through a formal education in chemistry, materials science, mechanical or chemical engineering at the Ph.D. degree level with 3 or more years postdoctoral experience in the application of this knowledge and practical laboratory experience in the areas described in the job description

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the design and synthesis of platinum group metal free electrocatalysts, including inorganic and organic material synthesis used as catalyst precursors

  • Comprehensive knowledge of fabricating low temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers, the factors that influence their performance and durability, in-cell diagnostics to determine sources of beginning-of-life contributions to the performance, and the sources of performance loss with time

  • Comprehensive knowledge of electrochemical techniques and their implementation in both aqueous electrochemical systems and in operating devices.  These techniques include cyclic voltammetry electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, as well as rotating ring-disk electrode measurements for aqueous electrolyte evaluation of materials

  • Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative multi-institutional team

  • Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

RD2: Bachelors and 5 years of experience, Masters and 3 years, or PhD and 0 years, or equivalent

Job Family

Research Development (RD)

Job Profile

Chemistry 2

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $90,063.00 - $143,010.27.

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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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  

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Salary : $90,063 - $143,010

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