Predoctoral Appointee

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, USA

Job posting number: #7220355 (Ref:417514)

Posted: February 23, 2024

Job Description

Argonne’s Center for Energy, Environmental and Economic Systems Analysis (CEEESA), in the Energy Systems and Infrastructure Analysis (ESIA) division, is looking for a candidate to develop and maintain web-based applications that seamlessly integrate with our internal machine learning models and optimization tools, making them more accessible to the public. The applicant will leverage their expertise in web technologies (Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and Node.js) to build interactive and user-friendly web applications that support our group’s data visualization and analysis needs. The candidate should have both strong problem solving and communication abilities.

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and implement interactive, user-friendly web-based applications that seamlessly integrate with internal machine learning models and optimization tools, making them accessible to non-technical audiences.

  • Utilize a diverse technology stack including Python for machine learning integration; JavaScript, TypeScript and Node.js for front-end and back-end development, HTML and CSS for structuring and styling web pages.

  • Integrate data visualization libraries (e.g. D3.js) and GIS libraries (e.g. MapLibre) for advanced spatial data visualization.

  • Write clean, efficient and maintainable code, adhering to best coding practices.

  • Communicate project progress and technical details effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Position Requirements

  • Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or related fields.

  • Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, Node.js and Amazon Web Services.

  • Experience with modern front-end development frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, Vue.js).

  • Experience developing full-stack web applications and implementing RESTful APIs.

  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Coding, debugging and testing skills.

  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

  • A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Job Family

Temporary Family

Job Profile

Predoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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