Postdoc Materials Scientist - Advanced Materials

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid leave and sabbatical options

Retirement plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Characterization

Inorganic materials

Organic materials

Polymers

Leadership

Independent work

Communication

Formation

PhD in chemistry or materials science

Outils

SEM

BET

XRD

Raman

FTIR

Rheology

Description du poste

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.