Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD - Fundamental Electrochemistry
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, USA
Job posting number: #7226542 (Ref:417648)
Posted: March 9, 2024
Job Description
Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee in Lemont, IL.This position will be dedicated to research projects aiming to unravel the fundamental interfacial processes in materials employed in energy conversion and storage in aqueous electrolytes. Experimental work will involve design, characterization, and degradation studies of model interfaces that can help elucidate their structure-function relationships (activity, selectivity, and stability).
This position will involve a considerable amount of experimental laboratory work with a variety of electrochemical based methods (galvanostatic/potentiostatic, AC impedance, and hybrid potential/current control methods) coupled to surface characterization tools such XRD, XRR, XAS, AFM, Raman and FTIR, as well as analytical techniques such as LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP-MS to perform in situ measurements aimed at understanding dynamics at the interface. The work will also include complimentary imaging methods including TEM, SEM, and FIB-SEM.
Position Requirements
Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field; completed within the last 3 years or upcoming year.
Strong background in fundamental electrochemistry of energy conversion and storage systems, with emphasis on surface science approaches to electrochemistry, particularly the study of model systems.
Experience with materials science characterization tools (AFM, STM, XRD, TEM, SEM, FIB-SEM), and familiarity with the use of synchrotron based X-ray techniques for interfacial characterization at atomic and molecular/levels.
The ideal applicant should also have strong expertise in analytical chemistry for identification and quantification of various organic and inorganic molecules in complex liquid matrices, with emphasis on the ability to operate independently ICP-MS, GC-MS, and/or LC-MS instrumentation.
Hands-on experience in performing experiments inside controlled environments (glovebox) is highly welcomed.
The applicant is expected to think and work independently and conduct research in a highly interdisciplinary environment of chemists, physicists, and materials scientists.
Applicants will be working in teams and they must possess strong communication skills and be fluent in both spoken, and written English.
Demonstrate evidence of initiative and problem-solving in research projects.
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Applicants are encouraged to submit with their Workday application a cover letter with a brief description of their interest in this position, a curriculum vitae with a brief description of research accomplishments, a list of publications, and the names of references to be contacted directly by the hiring committee.
Note: bio-related areas are not in consideration for this position.
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