Exemplary Student Research Program Student (ESRP) Argonne National LaboratoryExemplary Student Research Program Student (ESRP)Lemont, IllinoisThe Exemplary Student Research Experience (ESRP) is a school-year long team research experience for high school students. Students enrolled in high school and selected by their participating school.
Postdoctoral Appointee - Hydrometallurgical Process Engineering And Chemical Separations Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Appointee - Hydrometallurgical Process Engineering And Chemical SeparationsLemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearArgonne 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. 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.
Postdoctoral Appointee - Ai-Driven Computational Catalysis Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Appointee - Ai-Driven Computational CatalysisLemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearArgonne 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. The Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee to contribute to innovative research at the intersection of computational catalysis, quantum chemistry, and artificial intelligence.
Postdoctoral Appointee - Battery Modeling, Electrochemistry, And AI Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Appointee - Battery Modeling, Electrochemistry, And AILemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearArgonne 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. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with experimental teams working in areas such as electrochemical characterization and synchrotron analysis, as well as with theoretical researchers specializing in atomistic simulation, density functional theory (DFT), and ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD).
Postdoctoral Appointee - AI For Synchrotron Imaging Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Appointee - AI For Synchrotron ImagingLemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearThis position focuses on developing learning-enabled imaging methods to guide data collection and analyze synchrotron datasets, spanning the full experimental cycle from real-time X-ray measurements to post-experiment reconstruction: Develop learning-enabled algorithms for 3D reconstruction of noisy and heterogeneous synchrotron datasets. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to join the Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence Group in the X-ray Science Division of the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory to advance learning-enabled imaging methods.
Intro to HPC Bootcamp Participant/Peer Mentor (Pre-Accepted Applicants Only) Argonne National LaboratoryIntro to HPC Bootcamp Participant/Peer Mentor (Pre-Accepted Applicants Only)Lemont, IllinoisThe Argonne Introduction to High-Performance Computing (HPC) Bootcamp provides STEM students with a one-week immersive, hands-on experience applying computational and data science tools and techniques to complex science problems. 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.
Coding for Science Camp 2026 Argonne National LaboratoryCoding for Science Camp 2026Lemont, IllinoisAt Argonne’s Coding for Science Camp, high school students have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn how to code from some of the best and brightest computer scientists in the nation. Eligibility note: To support local participation, this camp is intended for students who live and/or attend school in the Chicagoland area.
Exemplary Student Research Program Teacher (ESRP) Argonne National LaboratoryExemplary Student Research Program Teacher (ESRP)Lemont, IllinoisEducation and Experience Requirements High school teachers must hold a valid state teaching certificate for grades 9-12 and were selected for participation in the currentESRPprogram. The Exemplary Student Research Experience (ESRP) is a school-year long team research experience for high school students.
IMSA-SIR Developing Reduced-order Models for Predicting Aerodynamic Performance of Novel Wing Shapes for Aircraft Argonne National LaboratoryIMSA-SIR Developing Reduced-order Models for Predicting Aerodynamic Performance of Novel Wing Shapes for AircraftLemont, IllinoisThis dataset is available for developing surrogate models using machine learning and dynamical systems tools to provide predictions for off-design conditions, as well as inform potential geometries for optimal performance. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a widely utilized tool in Aerospace Engineering that can provide detailed information regarding aerodynamic performance; however, it is too costly to implement in real-time performance assessment.
Visiting Student – MSD – Street, Galen – 8.25.26 Argonne National LaboratoryVisiting Student – MSD – Street, Galen – 8.25.26Lemont, IllinoisArgonne 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. The experiment will build a collaboration between Argonne National Laboratory and Virginia Tech to foster student exchange and future collaborative funding pursuit.
Visiting Student - NST - Jiao, Xuefeng - 8.25.26 Argonne National LaboratoryVisiting Student - NST - Jiao, Xuefeng - 8.25.26Lemont, IllinoisCNM provides advanced user-facility capabilities in focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS), and nanoscale characterization. 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.
Postdoctoral Researcher - Quantum Devices And Experiments (Nst) Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Researcher - Quantum Devices And Experiments (Nst)Lemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearArgonne 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. The project aims to develop superconducting photonic quantum devices for a heterogeneous quantum network, including but not limited to superconducting qubits, microwave-optical quantum transducers, etc.
Associate Division Director, APS Engineering Support (Aes) Argonne National LaboratoryAssociate Division Director, APS Engineering Support (Aes)Lemont, IL$202,125–$315,315 / yearA minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively increasing responsibility in engineering or a closely related technical discipline, including at least ten (10) years of experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams or organizations, with a proven history of delivering strategic initiatives, complex engineering programs, and organizational results. Drive the successful execution of those plans through active operational leadership: hold groups accountable to committed milestones and outcomes; anticipate and address risks and blockers early; adjust the plan when circumstances change without losing sight of strategic intent; and personally intervene when a critical initiative is at risk.
Assistant Scientist - Quantum Materials Argonne National LaboratoryAssistant Scientist - Quantum MaterialsLemont, IL$94,486–$147,398.94 / yearAdditional desirable qualifications include expertise in crystal structure determination using X-ray diffraction; experience with bulk property characterization techniques, including electrical transport, specific heat, and magnetic measurements; and familiarity with conducting or collaborating on experiments at major national user facilities, including synchrotron and neutron-scattering centers. The successful candidate will be expected to develop innovative research directions, publish impactful results in leading scientific journals, contribute to proposal development, and mentor postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and visiting scientists.
Postdoctoral Researcher - Electrochemistry Of Nuclear Materials Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Researcher - Electrochemistry Of Nuclear MaterialsLemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearThe Chemical and Fuel Cycle Technologies division is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to join a multidisciplinary team developing electrochemical reactions and processes in molten salt electrolytes, primarily for recycling used nuclear fuel to support the deployment of advanced reactors. 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.
Assistant Scientist - UHV Scanning Probe Microscopy And Surface Science (Nst) Argonne National LaboratoryAssistant Scientist - UHV Scanning Probe Microscopy And Surface Science (Nst)Lemont, IL$94,486–$147,398.94 / yearWe are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative experimental scientist with expertise in ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) surface science techniques and scanning probe microscopy (SPM), including scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS), and atomic force microscopy (AFM). 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.
Postdoctoral Appointee - Ai/Ml For Particle Accelerators Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Appointee - Ai/Ml For Particle AcceleratorsLemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearArgonne 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. The postdoctoral researcher will work to develop and deploy advanced AI/ML methods for analysis, tuning, and control of particle beams and accelerator systems, with applications to the APS injector and the newly-upgraded APS storage ring.
Postdoctoral Appointee - Advanced Electrochemical Separations Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Appointee - Advanced Electrochemical SeparationsLemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearDay-to-day responsibilities will include designing and fabricating electrochemical reactor prototypes, conducting electrodeposition experiments in deep eutectic solvent (DES) media, characterizing mass transfer and selectivity under flow conditions, and screening and tuning DES compositions to optimize solubility, speciation, and electrochemical accessibility for target elements. 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.
Postdoctoral Appointee - Convective Storms And Severe Weather Argonne National LaboratoryPostdoctoral Appointee - Convective Storms And Severe WeatherLemont, IL$72,879–$121,465 / yearArgonne 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. This position focuses on high-resolution Earth system modeling and the analysis of convective storms and weather and hydrological hazards to improve predictability, particularly at subseasonal and seasonal lead times.
Inbound Joint Appointment[c] Argonne National LaboratoryInbound Joint Appointment[c]Lemont, IllinoisThe objectives of Argonne National Laboratory’s Joint Appointment (JA) Program are to: Promote research and collaboration in areas aligned with the scientific and technical priorities of Argonne and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Example: the reason for the JA includes establishing a professional network, accessing unique resources, participating on committees, and/or research-based collaboration in anticipation of participating on a research project.