Postdoc: Experimental Geochemistry & Mineral Research

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

401(k) matching

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Postdoc Researcher in Geochemistry to develop bench and hydrothermal experiments, investigate mineral-fluid interactions, and apply spectroscopy techniques to study dissolution, nucleation, growth, and crystallization.

The role emphasizes modeling, collaboration across disciplines, and contributing to DOE mission-driven research in energy and environmental science. A PhD in a related field within five years is required.

Qualifications

• PhD completed within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and work on team assignments
• Develop models to interpret hydrothermal liquid-rock reaction data
• Interact, communicate, and problem solve with a diverse team of research staff within the PCSD, EMSL, and across PNNL
• Contribute as a team member to support publications and reports led by other researchers
• Lead manuscript development and maintain a strong overall publication record in the peer-reviewed scientific literature
• Present research at technical conferences and project/program review meetings
• Participate in the development of research proposals

Skills

Geochemistry

Material Science

Wet chemistry

Optical spectroscopy

Synchrotron techniques

Data fitting

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a Postdoc Researcher in Geochemistry to develop bench and hydrothermal experiments, investigate mineral-fluid interactions, and apply spectroscopy techniques to study dissolution, nucleation, growth, and crystallization.

The role emphasizes modeling, collaboration across disciplines, and contributing to DOE mission-driven research in energy and environmental science. A PhD in a related field within five years is required.