Earth Science Research Fellow — Subsurface Chemistry

Los Alamos National Security LLC

Los Alamos (NM)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Post-Master's Student to support experimental research on reaction and contaminant transport in subsurface environments. You will conduct laboratory experiments examining interactions among aqueous solutions, minerals, and geomaterials.

Work with a multidisciplinary team on energy, environmental, and national security applications, conducting measurements with ICP-MS/ICP-OES/XRF/XRD and documenting results onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

Qualifications

Master's degree in a closely related field; strong experimental background.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and clearly document scientific data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative work ethic.

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory experiments on reaction and contaminant transport in subsurface environments.
Prepare experiments and samples; monitor aqueous and solid-phase changes using ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, XRD.
Analyze data, interpret results, and document findings; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Collaborative environment

Education

Master's degree in chemistry/geochemistry/environmental science/earth sciences

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

XRF

XRD

Job description

Work with a multidisciplinary team on energy, environmental, and national security applications, conducting measurements with ICP-MS/ICP-OES/XRF/XRD and documenting results onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

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