Postdoc: Electrochemical Materials for Separation & Deposition

Women In Science; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Generous vacation and benefits

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct hands-on research in electrochemical critical-mineral separation, flow cells, and device technologies for national security. The role involves developing instruments, characterizing materials, and building prototypes, with opportunities to publish findings.

The successful candidate will work with experts across electrochemistry, materials science, geochemistry, and related fields, mentoring students and

Qualifications

• PhD conferred within five years prior to employment in a relevant field.
• Experience conducting experimental R&D on electrochemical materials and systems.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, and apply electrochemical instrumentation for critical-mineral separation and characterization.
• Deposit and characterize coatings and composites using a diverse array of materials-analysis techniques.
• Develop models to predict and understand the behavior of materials and systems.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts in electrochemistry, materials science, geochemistry, solution chemistry, and related fields.
• Communicate research results through technical presentations and publications.
• Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate interns.

Skills

Electrochemistry

Materials science

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering / Chemistry / Geochemistry / Physics / Materials Science

Tools

XRD

XPS

Raman

FT-IR

SEM/EDS

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

FactSage

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct hands-on research in electrochemical critical-mineral separation, flow cells, and device technologies for national security. The role involves developing instruments, characterizing materials, and building prototypes, with opportunities to publish findings.

The successful candidate will work with experts across electrochemistry, materials science, geochemistry, and related fields, mentoring students and