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Postdoctoral Appointee - Experimental AI
Lemont, IL USA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$73k-$121kDetected 97 days ago
Computer VisionHRISResearchMass SpectrometryCommunicationProblem Solving
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About the role
- While the focus in on computational expertise, this position will involve some experimental work in adapting workflows for automation and artificial intelligence optimization schemes.
- This position will include learning experimental workflows and adapting them for autonomous control.
- The applicant is expected to think and work independently and conduct research in a highly interdisciplinary environment of chemists, physicists, and materials scientists.
Requirements
- Ph.D. completed in the past 5 years or soon-to-be completed in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field.
- The applicant should have a strong background in fundamental electrochemistry, with preferable hands-on expertise in computational materials science.
- Familiarity with electrochemical instrumentation suite (potentiostat, cyclers, electronic load) and materials characterization is welcomed.
- Candidates can be currently enrolled to apply, but must have proof of degree conferral by the position start date.
Compensation
- Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
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