Assistant Chemist

About the role

The Heavy Element Chemistry and Separation Science Group at Argonne National Laboratory seeks a staff member to join the Chemical Sciences & Engineering Division. This individual will develop a basic-science research program in actinide chemistry within a new, state-of-the-art facility designed for safe and effective handling of transuranic elements. They will collaborate with a diverse team of chemists, physicists, and engineers, contributing to the planning and development of new initiatives and research activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research in actinide chemistry
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on actinide preparative chemistry and solution speciation characterization
• Contribute to the planning and development of new group initiatives and research activities
• Advocate for and participate in external collaborations

Requirements

• Holds a Ph.D. with expertise in chemistry or physics
• Knowledge and experience in actinide chemistry, f-ion aqueous chemistry, spectroscopy, scattering techniques, and synchrotron applications for solution chemistry
• Demonstrated communication skills through oral presentations and publications in top-tier scientific journals
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 3+ years of experience, or Doctorate and 0+ years of experience, or equivalent

Qualifications

• International recognition in aqueous f-element chemistry
• Hands-on experience in actinide and transuranic preparative chemistry
• A strong publication record

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility
• Collaboration with a diverse team of experts
• Chances to contribute to new group initiatives and research activities

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD