Postdoc Electrochemist for Ga Recovery & Separations

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Contributory Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Generous Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Educational Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, and/or Critical Materials Separation Science. The role focuses on developing inorganic sorbents for gallium and other critical minerals using electrochemical approaches.

The candidate will conduct inorganic synthesis, electrochemical extractions, and materials characterization, collaborating with ORNL staff and university partners to advance sustainable recovery

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, materials science, or related field (last 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize inorganic materials, e.g., ion intercalation compounds.
• Design and execute adsorption with electrochemical approaches.
• Characterize materials using NMR, MS, FT-IR, TGA, DSC, XRD, BET, SEM, TEM.
• Collaborate with ORNL staff and university partners on the project.
• Plan and execute projects; present results at meetings and conferences.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals; ensure safety and ethics compliance.

Skills

Inorganic synthesis

Electrochemical methods

Materials characterization

Collaboration

Literature analysis

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or materials science or related field

Tools

NMR

MS

FT-IR

TGA

DSC

XRD

BET

SEM

TEM

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, and/or Critical Materials Separation Science. The role focuses on developing inorganic sorbents for gallium and other critical minerals using electrochemical approaches.

The candidate will conduct inorganic synthesis, electrochemical extractions, and materials characterization, collaborating with ORNL staff and university partners to advance sustainable recovery