Post-Bachelor Spectroscopy Research Associate

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking a post-bachelors student to support spectroscopy experiments and data analysis in the C-PCS group. The role involves measuring spectral data with FTIR, UV-Vis, and Raman instruments, and performing data analysis to draw scientific conclusions.

The position emphasizes hands-on experience, field validation, and collaboration within a diverse team, with potential consideration for staff roles after the term ends.

Qualifications

• An experimental background in spectroscopy of materials in solid, liquid, and/or gas.
• Familiarity with spectrometer instrumentation such as FTIR, UV-Vis, and/or Raman.

Responsibilities

• Measure high-resolution spectral data with multiple instrumentation types in lab and field.
• Analyze collected data to draw scientific conclusions.
• Participate in laboratory and field validation experiments.

Skills

Spectroscopy experience

Experimental background

Education

B.S. in analytical/physical chemistry

Tools

FTIR

UV-Vis

Raman

Origin

Python

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM, is seeking a post-bachelors student to support spectroscopy experiments and data analysis in the C-PCS group. The role involves measuring spectral data with FTIR, UV-Vis, and Raman instruments, and performing data analysis to draw scientific conclusions.

The position emphasizes hands-on experience, field validation, and collaboration within a diverse team, with potential consideration for staff roles after the term ends.