Chemical Scientist: Critical Mineral Separations Leader

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Résumé du poste

Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for chemical scientists to advance novel separations for critical materials production. You will collaborate with geologists, chemists, engineers, and computational scientists to develop scalable beneficiation and separation methods.

The role emphasizes developing an independent, funded research portfolio, disseminating results through high-impact publications, and partnering with industry to deploy technologies.

Qualifications

• MS with 6 years related experience or PhD with 4 years related experience.
• Level 5 requires MS with 9 years or PhD with 6 years related experience.
• Experience conducting technical research and contributing to R&D strategy.

Responsabilités

• Develop and lead research programs focused on novel chemical/electrochemical separations.
• Pursue and secure funding by developing proposals and industry partnerships.
• Publish peer-reviewed papers and technical reports; present at conferences.
• Provide programmatic and technical leadership within specialty areas.
• Identify growth areas and contribute to department roadmaps and investments.
• May lead a dynamic team of junior staff, postdocs, and other technical staff.
• Act as project lead or lead technical roles across multiple tasks and projects.

Connaissances

Research leadership

Funding proposals

Technical writing

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Formation

MS in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science

PhD in chemistry/chemical engineering/related

Description du poste

Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for chemical scientists to advance novel separations for critical materials production. You will collaborate with geologists, chemists, engineers, and computational scientists to develop scalable beneficiation and separation methods.

The role emphasizes developing an independent, funded research portfolio, disseminating results through high-impact publications, and partnering with industry to deploy technologies.