Postdoc Chemist: Innovative Research in Energy Security

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry to perform independent and collaborative research in a generous R&D environment. The postdoc will contribute to basic and applied chemistry research, present findings, and participate in the Laboratory's broad mission in energy, health, and national security.

The successful candidate will work within the Chemistry Division, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and must demonstrate strong communication

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to carry out independent and collaborative research
• First-author papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform independent and collaborative research in chemistry
• Publish and present research findings
• Contribute to national security and basic/applied research efforts
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams across LANL divisions

Skills

First-author publications

Strong communication skills

Independent and collaborative research

Multidisciplinary teamwork

DOE Q clearance eligibility

Optical systems design / spectroscopy

Python / MATLAB / C++

Education

PhD in chemistry, physics, engineering, or related field (completed within past 5 years)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Chemistry to perform independent and collaborative research in a generous R&D environment. The postdoc will contribute to basic and applied chemistry research, present findings, and participate in the Laboratory's broad mission in energy, health, and national security.

The successful candidate will work within the Chemistry Division, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and must demonstrate strong communication