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Chemical Sciences and Engineering

Chemical Sciences and Engineering Career Opportunities

Argonne’s Chemical Sciences and Engineering (CSE) Division is dedicated to discovering better ways to create and store energy, as well as to describe how atoms and molecules interact to give rise to different physical phenomena. We’re looking for bright and curious scientists to join our efforts to create more efficient, cheaper, and sustainable energy for everyone through breakthrough science.

The Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division at Argonne has earned worldwide recognition for research in energy storage, artificial photosynthesis, combustion chemistry, and many other disciplines. We play a key role in a number of important collaborations that unite researchers from Argonne, other academic institutions, and industry, such as the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research and the Center for Electrical Energy Storage.

If you are interested in becoming part of our team, we encourage you to apply for one of our open positions using Argonne’s Careers web site which maintains the most current listing of opportunities around the Laboratory.

  • Internal Applicants: career listings in Chemical Sciences and Engineering (select CSE” in the Select Divisions” field on the job search form)
  • External Applicants: career listings in Chemical Sciences and Engineering (select CSE” in the Select Divisions” field on the job search form)

Student Opportunities

The CSE Division, in conjunction with Argonne’s Educational Programs, conducts programs for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in computer science or a related discipline. These programs are sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy for student research opportunities at colleges, universities, and national laboratories.

Postdoctoral Opportunities

The CSE Division, in conjunction with Argonne’s Postdoctoral Program provides early-career Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professionals with the opportunity to conduct meaningful, cutting-edge research in an inspired and resource-rich environment. 

Faculty Opportunities

The CSE Division, in conjunction with Argonne’s Educational Programs, conducts the Faculty Participant Program for faculty members of accredited U. S. colleges and universities. Researchers who explore the frontiers of knowledge carry their excitement into the classroom to motivate and inspire students. And research opportunities and experiences improve the quality of undergraduate education faculty members provide.