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The Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee position. The successful candidate will conduct research, under mentorship, on supported inorganic and organometallic catalysts for small molecule activation as part of the EFRC Catalyst Design for Decarbonization Center (CD4DC) initiative.

Key Responsibilities

+ Design, synthesize, and characterize metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for catalytic applications

+ Evaluate catalytic activity for hydrocarbon conversion and hydrogen (H2) storage in liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs)

+ Perform detailed studies to understand reaction mechanisms, determine reaction kinetics, and measure the heat of adsorption of LOHCs in porous materials

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the EFRC center

+ Present research findings in reports, peer-reviewed publications, and at scientific conferences

Position Requirements

+ Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field of organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistry

+ Expertise in the synthesis and characterization of MOFs and air-sensitive transition metal complexes

+ Experience in conducting kinetic and mechanistic studies of catalytic systems

+ Strong written and oral communication skills

+ Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

+ Familiarity with ligand design, MOF synthesis, and analytical techniques such as:

+ Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy

+ Infrared (IR) and Raman Spectroscopy

+ Powder X-Ray Diffraction (PXRD)

Preferred Skills

+ Demonstrated ability to independently design and execute experiments

+ Proficiency in analyzing reaction mechanisms and kinetics

+ Experience with air-sensitive materials and advanced characterization techniques

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-$117,925.00.

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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