We invite you to apply for a Postdoctoral Appointee position within Argonne’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division (CSE). In this role you will: + Perform structural characterization of electrocatalysts and electrodes to support various projects and applications including alkaline water electrolysis, electrochemical CO2 conversion, and metal air batteries + Conduct structure-property correlation studies using in situ and operando methods such as surface Raman spectroscopy and synchrotron X-ray based scattering and absorption spectroscopy methods, in addition to conventional tools such as XRD, BET, XRF, SEM, TEM, etc. + Design, synthesize, and evaluate next-generation electrocatalysts using chemical and physical synthesis techniques combined with electrochemical testing using tools and devices such as rotating disk electrode, H-cell, flow cell, and full cell electrolyzers + Disseminate data and project progress through research reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications **Position Requirements** + Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field(s) of chemistry, material science, or chemical engineering + Knowledge of synchrotron-based X-ray characterization methods such as X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a plus + Knowledge and skill in using in situ Raman spectroscopy methods for characterizing electrocatalysts and electrocatalytic systems + Excellent written and oral communication skills + Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork **Job Family** Postdoctoral **Job Profile** Postdoctoral Appointee **Worker Type** Long-Term (Fixed Term) **Time Type** Full time The 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. Click here (https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance) to view Argonne employee benefits! _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._ _All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment._