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Postdoctoral Researcher in AI-Enabled Autonomous Materials Discovery

Lemont, IL USA · Junior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$73k-$121kDetected 95 days ago
PythonMachine LearningComputer VisionStatisticsA/B TestingHRISResearchCommunication

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About the role

  • The Nanoscience and Technology Division and the Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory invite applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher or Argonne Associate position.
  • We seek a highly motivated candidate to contribute to an interdisciplinary research effort at the intersection of materials science, laboratory automation, and artificial intelligence.
  • Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, organic crystal growth and structure-property relationship discovery.

Requirements

  • Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a closely related field
  • Expertise in crystallization science, including solubility behavior, nucleation kinetics, and polymorph screening
  • Experience with characterization techniques such as UV/Vis spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD)
  • Experience working with automated or high-throughput laboratory systems
  • Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages for data processing, statistical analysis, and integration with AI/ML tools
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
  • Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

Compensation

  • Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only.
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