Lemont, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$61k–$95k/yr
Argonne National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting world-class research to address the nation's energy, environmental, and security challenges. The University Student Program Team w…
Skills: Program Coordination, Student Recruitment, Data Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Educational Program Support
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$94k–$147k/yr
The X-ray Imaging Group (https://www.aps.anl.gov/Imaging) of the X-ray Science Division (XSD) operates the full-field x-ray imaging beamlines at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) (https://www.aps.anl.gov/) and pursues col…
Skills: AI/ML, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Deep Learning
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$73k–$121k/yr
The Vehicle Technology Assessment (VTA) Group within the Vehicle and Mobility Systems department (VMS, vms.taps.anl.gov) at Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a postdoctoral appointee to assess vehicle technologi…
Skills: Vehicle Modelling, Systems Analysis, Techno-economic Analysis, Matlab, Simulink
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$135k–$211k/yr
Argonne National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center where talented scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity, from how to obtain afforda…
Skills: IT Strategic Leadership, High-Performance Computing, Cybersecurity Engineering, Network Administration, Budget Management
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
Please apply to be in the Spring 2027 Undergraduate Seasonal Internship applicant pool. Application Deadline is Friday, October XX[PENDING], 2026. Argonne’s Seasonal Internship program encourages undergraduate students t…
Skills: Research Strategy, STEM, Poster Presentation, Scientific Research, Engineering
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
$116k–$181k/yr
The Computing, Environment, and Life Sciences (CELS) Directorate seeks an outstanding scientist to lead and support frontier research at the intersection of AI, autonomous platforms, data infrastructure, and domain scien…
Skills: Autonomous Platforms, AI/ML, Robotics, Data Infrastructure, Predictive Modeling
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Organic Synthesis, AI/ML Modeling, Membrane Design, Membrane Synthesis, Membrane Characterization
Lemont, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Skills: Electrocatalysis, X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy, Operando Spectroscopy, Materials Synthesis, Electrochemical Engineering
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Coordinate the operational and logistical aspects of the METALLIC internship program for undergraduate and graduate students. This includes designing work-based learning experiences, managing recruitment, and maintaining relationships with academic and industry partners.
Requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in STEM or a related field, with at least 2 years of professional experience in program coordination. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools.
Argonne National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting world-class research to address the nation's energy, environmental, and security challenges. The University Student Program Team within Institutional Partnerships supports the development of the next generation STEM workforce through work-based learning experiences for over 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students annually.
We invite you to apply for the METALLIC Internship Coordinator position. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating the operational and logistics aspects of a brand-new METALLIC internship program as defined by the larger METALLIC initiative.
Responsibilities Include:
Design and deliver work-base learning programs for undergraduate, Masters and PhD students, and lead participant recruitment and tracking, coordinate with other national laboratories to ensure a seamless experience.
Organize and coordinate all aspects of the METALLIC internship program for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD student experiences. Assist with onboarding, orientation, cohort activities for program participants, scheduling, tracking deliverables, and ensuring program activities align with METALLIC’s goals.
Act as a resource for students, helping them navigate their learning experience and connect with mentors.
Assist in the hands-on creation of student experiences that will include skill development at the national labs, industry and higher education institutions.
Support recruitment efforts to attract students from regional and national academic institutions.
Help maintain relationships with other METALLIC labs and strategic university partners by coordinating cross-lab collaborations and industry engagement activities and providing logistical support for visits to other labs and industry sites for program participants.
Help track program metrics, such as participant counts, deliverables, and feedback summaries; and prepare quarterly updates and annual summaries for program reporting.
PA2: A Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM field (e.g., Physical Sciences, Engineering, or Biology) or a related field (e.g., Education, Communications) with a minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in program coordination, educational program support, or a related role within a research, academic, or STEM-focused environment.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Knowledge of and experience in coordinating programs for university students and proficiency in data tracking and reporting tools.
Experience with coordinating programs, participant recruitment, outreach, or student services in a higher educational or research setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and support diverse participant populations.
Proficiency in using online application systems, cloud-based collaborative tools, and Microsoft Office.
Department priorities include leveraging AI capabilities to increase efficiencies; AI experience a plus but not required.
Demonstrated experience of working within a high-functioning matrixed team and within a dynamic environment managing multiple deadlines.
Ability to participate in occasional evening and weekend programming.
Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Familiarity with the critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chain or related industries is a plus.
Formal and informal teaching experience not required but a plus.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
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Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.
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