Postdoctoral Appointee - Surface Organometallic Catalysis
- Argonne National Laboratory
- Location: Lemont, USA
- Job Number: 7314160 (Ref #: 420825)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
Job Description
We invite you to apply for a Postdoctoral Appointee position in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division (CSE) at Argonne National Laboratory. This position focuses on advancing research in surface organometallic catalysis with a focus on understanding metal-surface stereoelectronic communication.
In this role you will:
Conduct research as part of a multidisciplinary team in supported organometallic / inorganic heterogeneous catalysis
Design, synthesize, and characterize metal-ligand complexes supported on metal oxide and/or non-traditional support materials
Investigate the catalytic activity of these materials and how electronic metal-support interactions in non-traditional catalyst materials can be leveraged to modulate catalytic activity and selectivity, including studies towards understanding reaction mechanisms through reaction kinetics analysis and other physical organic and inorganic techniques
Perform detailed in situ / operando studies of catalysts using X-ray Absorption and Emission Spectroscopies, as well as other advanced spectroscopic techniques
Position Requirements
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of and experimental expertise in synthesis and characterization of highly air-sensitive catalyst materials
Experience in the synthesis and testing of heterogeneous catalysts
Understanding of kinetics and thermodynamics as applied to catalysis
Experience with spectroscopy applied to catalysis, especially XAS and other X-ray spectroscopy techniques, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy, as well as experience with high resolution STEM imaging
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Requirements:
Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in the field of organic, organometallic, or inorganic chemistry, or a related field
Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
Job Family
PostdoctoralJob Profile
Postdoctoral AppointeeWorker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)Time Type
Full timeThe 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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