Postdoctoral Appointee - NST Electronic Polymers

The Nanoscience and Technology Division/Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) at Argonne National Laboratory has an available Postdoctoral Appointee position focused in the area of electronic polymers, including but not limited to mixed ionic and electronic polymers, conjugated polymers, neuromorphic devices, organic electrochemical transistors (OECT), etc. The position is funded for one year and renewable up for three years (subject to performance evaluation).

We are seeking highly motivated and independent postdoctoral researchers to join our autonomous material discovery research team to carry out research on functional polymer design and experimental automation design. Applicants with the background from a range of areas, including but not limited to mixed ionic and electronic polymers synthesis, conjugated polymer designs, polymer-based neuromorphic devices characterization are welcomed.

The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and gain in-depth knowledge of the research frontiers in the fields of autonomous material discovery. He/she will also have the opportunity to be a part of a world-class scientific team and involved in vigorous research programs.

Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and addresses of three professional references through the Argonne web site. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Jie Xu ([email protected]).

Position Requirements

• A PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science and Engineering, or a related discipline. Degree must have been received within the last 3 years or upcoming year.

• Background in polymer-based neuromorphic devices, mixed ionic and electronic polymers, conjugated polymers.

• Experience in programming is desired but not required.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong skills in collaboration and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

Job Family

Postdoctoral Family

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.