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Why EM-MSIPP? 

The mission of the Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (EM MSIPP) is to create and support a sustainable career pathway that prepares a diverse workforce of talented students to make immediate and significant contributions to the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM). To achieve this mission, MSIPP develops strategic partnerships between Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and DOE-EM, investing in student enrichment programs, curriculum development, research efforts, and internship opportunities. EM MSIPP develops programs that align with DOE-EM missions to enhance research opportunities at underrepresented colleges and Universities in efforts to diversity the STEM workforce. 

Job Description 

An EM MSIPP Grad Fellow will receive training in targeted technical areas outlined in various DOE-EM scope job responsibilities. The 13-month salaried fellowship will offer specialized training, leadership and professional development. Completion of this fellowship will provide hands-on and field experiences that may lead to potential career opportunities within the DOE workforce complex. 

Responsibilities 

  • Literature review:
    • 1) flow synthesis of nanoparticles
    • 2) portable H2 sensor 
  • Flow synthesis of dual metal nanoparticles (PtPd, PtNi) as H2 sensor raw material
  • Characterizations (properties/structures) of synthesized materials
  • H2 sensor fabrication and performance test;
    • Integration with existing ANL/RFID GPS monitoring platform to enable reliable H2 safety monitoring for shipped/stored radioactive materials. 

Job Specifics: 

  • Location: Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL
  • Remote: NO
  • Pay: $60,000 (obtaining graduate degree); $72,000 (postgraduate)
  • Sign On Bonus: Yes
  • Job Length: 13-month assignment

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Majors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and other related fields. 
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have graduated from or enrolled in a MSI.
  • Must be eligible for security clearance based on position requirements.
  • Enrolled in a graduate program or have graduated at the time of application AND have a current cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Earned or working towards a STEM degree (undergraduate or graduate)

Preferred Skills 

  • This project is to synthesize advanced nano-scaled material to fabricate H2 sensor with ultrahigh sensitivity (ppb), ultrafast response rate (<1 sec), and in small size (portable).
  • knowledge and/or experience of conducting inorganic or electrochemical syntheses of nano-scaled materials, assembling hydrogen sensor, and being familiar with flow synthesis.  
  • Knowledge and understanding of hydrogen safety, especially those H2 situation in a radioactive environment, is a plus, but not required.