Postdoc: Electrochemical Biomass Conversion & Catalysis

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science to advance electrochemical conversion of bio-derived organics at the Idaho Falls facility. The role involves reactor design, catalyst development, and publication of results.

The position requires a PhD completed within the last five years and US citizenship. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, publish manuscripts, and present at national/international

Qualifications

• PhD must be completed by appointment start and within the last five years.
• Demonstrated electrocatalysis or electrolyzer development experience.
• Experience designing, conducting, and interpreting lab experiments.
• Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong oral and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Publish scientific manuscripts in journals and present results at conferences.
• Collaborate across directorates and with federal labs on electrolyzer projects.
• Develop electrolyzer technology for bio-derived feedstocks and reactors.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science

Tools

XRD

Electron microscopy

Synchrotron techniques

Spectroscopy

HPLC

GC-MS

NMR

Job description

The Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science to advance electrochemical conversion of bio-derived organics at the Idaho Falls facility. The role involves reactor design, catalyst development, and publication of results.

The position requires a PhD completed within the last five years and US citizenship. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, publish manuscripts, and present at national/international