Job Description

Position Description

We invite you to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position within our Nanoscience and Technology Division (NST). 

In this role you will:

• Perform research on the development of autonomous material discovery capabilities, including: automated chemistry labs, data infrastructure, and incorporating artificial intelligence (AL)/machine learning (ML) guidance into automated experimental workflows.
• Be a part of a multidisciplinary research team that carries out research on developing AL/ML-guided automated chemistry platform for autonomous material discovery. Experience from a range of areas, including but not limited to automation, robotics, data infrastructure, autonomous material discovery, and AI/ML.
• 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. Opportunity to be a part of a world-class scientific team and involved in vigorous research programs.

Position Requirements

We expect you to have: 

• A completed doctorate level degree (within the past three years) in material science, chemical engineering, chemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in automation, complex data workflows, and AI/ML-guided experimentation
• Excellent in Python programming skills
• Experience in material science/chemistry/chemical engineering
• Experience in both oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external contacts and achieve established goals
• Performs both independent and collaborative research
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment 

Interested candidates should send a detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and addresses of three professional references. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Jie Xu (xuj@anl.gov).

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