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Pressure-Driven Membrane Separations Postdoctoral Research Associate

August 29, 2025

**Job Description**
This role focuses on conducting in-situ experimental studies on membrane degradation using advanced characterization techniques such as optical coherence tomography and X-ray imaging. The project involves exploring new membrane materials, degradation mitigation strategies, and guiding next-generation membrane design for improved resilience and long-term performance in energy, water, and critical resource separation technologies. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams, universities, industry, and national laboratory partners, contributing to the development of advanced separation technologies.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Demonstrated understanding of membrane separation processes and principles.
• Hands-on experience in experimental system design, instrumentation, and automation.
• Knowledge and experience with analytical techniques (e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy, microscopy).
• Experience with fouling/scaling studies and/or in-situ characterization.
• Ability to develop independent research projects, demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify technical challenges, develop innovative solutions, and implement practical strategies.
• Skilled communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• 0-2 years (Ph.D)

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Experience
Experience Required: • 0-2 years (Ph.D)
Work Level
Ph.D, Postdoc
Employment Type
Full-time, Research Job, Temporary
Salary
Annual Salary: $70,758.00-$117,925.00 Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: Long-Term (Fixed Term) Remote Work: No Location Requirement: On-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Applied Materials Division
Supervisor Email
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Argonne National Laboratory
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