Postdoctoral Researcher

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct electrocatalytic experiments for CO/CO₂ reduction
• Integrate multiple unit operations including methane reformers, hydrogen pumps, and CO/CO2 electrolyzers
• Develop and implement porous solid electrolytes (PSE) into reactor-separator systems
• Lead operando/in situ spectroscopy studies using XAS, IR, and Raman spectroscopy
• Plan and execute synchrotron-based experiments at CAMD and APS
• Perform advanced XAS data analysis, including EXAFS fitting and modeling
• Integrate spectroscopy with reaction kinetics and product analysis (GC, MS, HPLC, IC)
• Collaborate with ANL and LSU research teams and publish results in high-impact journals

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• Prior experience with synchrotron-based X-ray techniques, specifically X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS: XANES/EXAFS)
• Background in electrocatalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, or electrochemical systems
• Experience with operando or in situ characterization techniques such as IR and Raman
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrochemical reactor design or PSE systems
• Familiarity with CO₂ reduction, CO electrolysis, or C–C coupling chemistry
• Experience with IR or Raman spectroscopy in catalytic systems
• Knowledge of data-driven methods
• Prior experience conducting experiments at synchrotron facilities

Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art electrochemical and materials facilities at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
• Opportunities to work at leading synchrotron user facilities
• Highly interdisciplinary collaboration spanning catalysis, spectroscopy, and energy systems
• Comprehensive LSU benefits including health, life, dental, and vision insurance, retirement options, and more

About the Company

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a premier flagship research institution dedicated to developing innovations that improve quality of life. Through various collaborations, such as this joint project with Argonne National Laboratory, LSU researchers work at the forefront of science and engineering to solve complex global challenges.