Materials Scientist Postdoc — Advanced Characterization

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Onsite gyms

Relocation packages

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Materials Scientist Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering Group (C-CDE) to advance materials characterization across weapons materials, energy sciences, environmental mitigation, and related applications.

The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research on inorganic solids, polymers, coatings, and uranium-containing materials, applying techniques such as SEM, BET, XRD, Raman, FTIR, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with several chemical or physical characterization techniques relevant to the materials described above.
• Experience characterizing both inorganic materials (metals, oxides, minerals, porous materials, ceramics) and organic/polymeric materials (polymers, resins, coatings, adhesives, formulations, composites).
• Proven ability to lead a project from conception to development and execution, with follow-on plans for future work.
• Proven self-motivator and technical leader.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and independently to meet milestones.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Record of working safely in a scientific laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Apply and develop chemical and physical characterization techniques for inorganic and organic materials.
• Investigate reaction mechanisms and kinetics of gas/solid interfaces including uranium metal corrosion.
• Characterize polymers, resins, coatings, adhesives, and composites to support development and quality control.
• Design, assemble, and operate experimental systems under ambient and vacuum conditions.
• Contribute to internal and sponsor reports, or technical publications to meet program objectives.
• Work independently on projects and contribute to larger team efforts; exercise scientific judgment on direction.

Skills

Characterization techniques

Inorganic materials

Organic materials

Project leadership

Independent work

Communication

Laboratory safety

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Materials Science

Tools

SEM

BET

XRD

Raman

FTIR

Rheology

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Materials Scientist Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering Group (C-CDE) to advance materials characterization across weapons materials, energy sciences, environmental mitigation, and related applications.

The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research on inorganic solids, polymers, coatings, and uranium-containing materials, applying techniques such as SEM, BET, XRD, Raman, FTIR, and