Postdoctoral Appointee in Separations and Critical Materials Recovery Argonne National Laboratory in United States

Join the Berkeley Lab Molecular Foundry for a postdoctoral researcher opening in synthetic chemistry and coordination chemistry . The project focuses on designing bio-derived chelators and polymer sorbents for critical mineral recovery , spanning work from molecular selectivity to a working separation . This opportunity is a strong fit for a chemist interested in translating molecular design into practical separation performance. The post specifically seeks someone with a background in synthetic...

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Supramolecular Chemistry and Ion Separations within the Chemical Separations Group, Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate. This postdoctoral opening focuses on basic and applied research in the development of novel molecules, materials, and methods for ion recognition and stimuli-responsive separations. The successful candidate will work closely with specialists in synthesis, separations c...

Chae Jeong-Potter, Assistant Professor in BMCE at Syracuse University, is recruiting a PhD student for the Applied Catalytic Technologies (ACT) Lab for Fall 2027 . The lab’s research centers on thermal and electrified catalytic processes aimed at reimagining the carbon economy. The group will study how to make efficient use of abundant waste streams and alternative feedstocks , combining applied and fundamental approaches to understand and leverage dynamic interactions between materials and reac...

Hong Je Cho, Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, is recruiting 1 MS or PhD student for Spring 2027 in the School of Chemical Engineering. The research areas mentioned are nanomaterials, heterogeneous catalysis, and sustainable energy/chemical processes. This is a student opening rather than a scholarship announcement, and no funding details, tuition coverage, stipend, or fee waivers are stated in the post. Eligibility details are limited in the post: the opportunity is for an MS or...

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Nanocomposite Materials and Membrane Manufacturing group within the Applied Materials Division. The project focuses on advanced materials and membrane technologies for water treatment and critical mineral recovery. The researcher will develop element-selective sorbents and polymer membranes using chemical reaction and solution-based synthesis. Work will include designing material compositions and microstructures to achieve t...