Postdoctoral Appointee – Artificial Intelligence for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Argonne National Laboratory

Postdoctoral Appointee conducting research on AI for developing lithium–sulfur batteries at Argonne. Focused on materials synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical evaluation.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeLemont • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,879 - $121,465 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research to develop high-energy-density, long-life lithium–sulfur batteries using liquid and solid-state electrolytes
Synthesize and optimize sulfur cathode materials and related host structures
Perform physical, chemical, and structural characterization of battery material
Fabricate and evaluate lithium–sulfur cells in coin-cell and pouch-cell configurations
Investigate the relationships between material properties, interfacial behavior, and electrochemical performance
Work with a variety of liquid and solid electrolytes, including sulfide-based solid-state electrolytes
Apply advanced characterization techniques, including synchrotron X-ray probes, to study battery materials and interfaces
Conduct electrochemical testing, including cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and galvanostatic cycling
Analyze and interpret experimental data to provide insight into battery mechanisms and performance limitations
Prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and scientific presentations for internal and external audiences
Present research results at group meetings, scientific conferences, and other professional forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field
Experience leveraging artificial intelligence or machine learning in the development of battery electrolytes and catalyst materials
Demonstrated expertise in lithium–sulfur battery materials and electrolyte systems
Strong skills in the synthesis and structural optimization of host materials for lithium–sulfur batteries
Experience in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of solid-state electrolytes, particularly sulfide-based electrolytes, for energy storage applications
Knowledge of interfacial engineering strategies, such as surface coatings, to suppress lithium dendrite formation
Hands-on experience in the fabrication and testing of all-solid-state cells, including coin-cell and/or model cell configurations
Knowledge of synchrotron-based X-ray characterization techniques, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray spectroscopy, particularly for in situ/operando studies of materials and interfacial chemistry during battery cycling
Strong understanding of electrochemistry, with the ability to perform and interpret CV, EIS, and galvanostatic testing
Experience processing, analyzing, and interpreting experimental results
Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple concurrent projects
Strong written and oral communication skills, with a record of peer-reviewed publications and recognition in a relevant research area.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

lithium-sulfur batteriessynthesis of sulfur cathode materialssolid-state electrolyteselectrochemical testingcyclic voltammetryelectrochemical impedance spectroscopygalvanostatic cyclingstructural characterizationadvanced characterization techniquesinterfacial engineering

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong oral communicationability to work on multiple projectspresentation skills

Certifications

PhD in ChemistryPhD in Chemical EngineeringPhD in Mechanical EngineeringPhD in Materials Science