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Postdoctoral Chemical Engineers are researchers who have completed their PhD in chemical engineering or a related field and are engaged in further specialized research, typically at a university or research institution. They work on advanced projects, often as part of a team, to develop new materials, processes, or technologies. Their responsibilities can include designing experiments, analyzing data, publishing research findings, mentoring students, and collaborating with other scientists. The position is typically temporary and helps prepare them for independent research careers in academia, industry, or government.

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To thrive as a Postdoctoral Chemical Engineer, you need a PhD in chemical engineering or a related field, with expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and advanced research techniques. Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, chemical process simulation software, and relevant safety protocols is essential. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you effectively convey findings and work within multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for advancing innovative research, ensuring safety, and achieving impactful scientific outcomes.

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Postdoctoral researchers in Chemical Engineering often collaborate on multidisciplinary projects that span across material science, biology, and process engineering. They may work with faculty members, graduate students, and industry partners on tasks such as developing new catalysts, optimizing reaction pathways, or scaling up laboratory processes to pilot plant scale. These collaborations provide valuable opportunities to contribute specialized expertise while also learning from colleagues in related fields. Engaging in such projects helps postdocs expand their professional network and can open doors to future research or industry roles.
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Infographic showing various Postdoctoral Chemical Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,022 per year, or $28.4 per hour.

Postdoctoral Appointee - Advanced Electrochemical Separations

Lemont, IL • On-site

Argonne National Laboratory
Scientific Research and Development Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$72K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

The postdoctoral appointee will be part of a multidisciplinary team developing an innovative electrochemical rotating packed bed reactor platform for energy-efficient separation of elements from complex mixtures.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include designing and fabricating electrochemical reactor prototypes, conducting electrodeposition experiments in deep eutectic solvent (DES) media, characterizing mass transfer and selectivity under flow conditions, and screening and tuning DES compositions to optimize solubility, speciation, and electrochemical accessibility for target elements.
The candidate will work closely with computational modeling collaborators to validate reactor designs and optimize operating parameters. The candidate will be expected to contribute to report preparation, presentation of results at conferences, and production of peer-reviewed publications.
Position Requirements
  • PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, or a related field completed in the past five years or soon-to-be completed.
  • Knowledge of general principles of electrochemistry, chemical engineering, and chemical technology is required.
  • Knowledge of electrodeposition techniques, including potentiostatic/galvanostatic methods, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is required.
  • Skill in oral and written presentation of ideas, discussion of technical results, and in the development of technical reports and presentations is required.
  • Knowledge of the use of computers to design and control experiments and to analyze and interpret experimental data is required.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-institutional research environment is required.
  • Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
  • Experience with non-aqueous electrolyte systems such as deep eutectic solvents, ionic liquids, or molten salts is desired. Experience formulating, characterizing, and tuning designer solvent systems (e.g., selecting hydrogen bond donor/acceptor combinations to control metal speciation, solubility, and transport properties) is highly desired.
  • Experience with physical property measurement of non-aqueous solvents (viscosity, density, conductivity, electrochemical window) is desired.
  • Familiarity with design, fabrication, or prototyping including 3D printing, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools is a plus.
  • Exposure to mass transfer principles in rotating or flow-enhanced electrochemical systems is desired.
  • Experience with analytical characterization techniques for deposit analysis is desired.

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Postdoctoral
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Postdoctoral Appointee
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Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type
Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.
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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