Postdoc Materials Scientist - Advanced Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid leave and sabbatical options

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Materials Scientist Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering Group. The role focuses on characterization of inorganic solids, polymers, coatings, and uranium-containing materials using SEM, BET, XRD, Raman, FTIR, and rheological analysis.

You will work independently and collaboratively to advance materials development and support program objectives. The position requires a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with chemical or physical characterization techniques.
• Experience with inorganic materials and with organic/polymeric materials.
• Ability to lead a project from conception to development and execution.
• Proven self-motivation and technical leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently under milestones.
• Strong written and verbal communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Apply and develop characterization techniques such as SEM, BET, XRD, Raman, FTIR, and rheological analysis for inorganic and organic materials.
• Study reaction mechanisms and gas/solid interfaces including uranium metal corrosion.
• Characterize polymers, resins, coatings, and complex formulations to support development and QC.
• Design, assemble, and operate experimental systems under ambient and vacuum conditions.
• Contribute to internal and sponsor reports or peer‑reviewed publications.
• Work unsupervised on projects and contribute to team efforts, guiding direction when needed.

Skills

Characterization

Inorganic materials

Organic materials

Polymers

Leadership

Independent work

Communication

Education

PhD in chemistry or materials science

Tools

SEM

BET

XRD

Raman

FTIR

Rheology

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Materials Scientist Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering Group. The role focuses on characterization of inorganic solids, polymers, coatings, and uranium-containing materials using SEM, BET, XRD, Raman, FTIR, and rheological analysis.

You will work independently and collaboratively to advance materials development and support program objectives. The position requires a Ph.D.