Argonne National Laboratory,
(US Department of energy)
Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s oldest and largest national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs roughly 2,900 employees, including about 1,000 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne’s annual operating budget of around $630 million supports upwards of 200 research projects, which are broadly described below. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations.
Assistant Chemist Jobs in Argonne for Chicago Facility
Argonne’s mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. They create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs.
Title: – Assistant Chemist
Date Posted: 02/05/2010
Division: - CSE-Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division
Date Re-posted:
Requisition: – 315815 CSE
Salary: – 5691-9959
Employment Category: – Regular
Pay Cycle: – Monthly
Shift: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Grade: – 705
Hours: – 40
Location: – Chicago Facility
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Contributes to work at the collaborative interface between chemical kinetics and engine modeling, providing a connection between the fundamental combustion chemistry work performed in the Chemical Dynamics Group within the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division and the engine testing work performed within Argonne`s Transportation Technology R&D Center.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Considerable
-Considerable knowledge within one or more of the following: combustion chemistry, kinetics modeling, and device modeling. -Considerable interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. -Considerable motivation toward creative basic research.
Good
-Good skill in formulating, conducting and interpreting scientific problems.
Other
This level of knowledge is typically achieved through a formal education in chemistry with some previous practical laboratory experience/interest in the application of combustion science/ engineering.
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
Ph.D. and 0-1 year experience/equivalent Master’s Degree and 2-3 years of experience/equivalent Bachelor’s Degree and 6-8 years experience/equivalent
