Postdoc: Biopolymer Ionic Materials & Neutron Research

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); Presencial; USD 54 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance synthesis and understanding of biopolymer-derived ionic materials and interfaces within the CNMS.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, using neutron scattering, imaging, and complementary methods to connect molecular structure to transport and macroscopic performance.

Qualificações

• PhD in a relevant field completed within the last 5 years.
• Experience in synthesis, modification, processing, or characterization of polymers or biopolymers.
• Experience designing and conducting laboratory experiments and analyzing quantitative data.

Responsabilidades

• Design, synthesize, modify, and process biopolymer-derived ionic materials, including hydrogels, membranes and coatings.
• Investigate effects of molecular interactions and hierarchical structure on material performance.
• Develop experimental approaches linking bulk and interfacial structure to transport.
• Apply neutron techniques (SANS, reflectometry, QENS) and complementary methods.
• Collaborate with CNMS and ORNL researchers across divisions and facilities.

Conhecimentos

Polymer synthesis/characterization

Experimental design

Data analysis & statistics

Scientific programming (Python/MATLAB)

Formação académica

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Bioengineering, or closely related discipline

Ferramentas

SasView

Mantid

Python

MATLAB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, TN, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance synthesis and understanding of biopolymer-derived ionic materials and interfaces within the CNMS.

The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, using neutron scattering, imaging, and complementary methods to connect molecular structure to transport and macroscopic performance.