Postdoctoral Appointee – Geochemistry Research of the Interfacial Processes Group
| Company | Argonne National Laboratory |
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| Location | Woodridge, IL, USA |
| Salary | $70758 – $117925 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree level with 0 to 5 years of experience or equivalent in geochemistry, materials science, or a related field
- Knowledge of interfacial science and crystallography
- Considerable experience in synchrotron X-ray scattering experiments and the state-of-the-art microscopies (such as atomic force or electron microscopies)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in general analytical methods and practices
- Experience in programming for data analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated creative and proactive approach towards scientific problem solving
- Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research
- Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Perform research on the structure and reactivity of mineral surfaces during reaction with aqueous solutions
- Focus on evolution of interfacial structure and chemistry under perturbation
- Use a combination of synchrotron X-ray surface scattering and imaging approaches
- Interpret experimental data
- Present results at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed literature
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.