Postdoc: Obscurant Materials for Defense Tech

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 81,468 - 83,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Supplement

Relocation Allowance

Training and Travel Allowance

Job summary

A research organization under the Department of Defense is offering a STEM-focused research fellowship in Aberdeen, Maryland. Participants will develop novel materials to enhance protection for U.S. warfighters and gain hands-on experience in materials chemistry and various analytical techniques. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. related to chemistry or engineering, having graduated within the last five years. The fellowship includes a stipend of $7,300 to $7,500 per month and may provide additional benefits such as health insurance and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with a Ph.D. received within the last 60 months.
• Prior hands-on laboratory experience is highly preferred.
• Candidates must pass a background check to access U.S. Army facilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of novel obscurant materials.
• Analyze aerosol characteristics related to material deployment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Knowledge in materials chemistry

Familiarity with analytical techniques

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Spectroscopy

Analytical Techniques

Aerosol generation techniques

Job description

A research organization under the Department of Defense is offering a STEM-focused research fellowship in Aberdeen, Maryland. Participants will develop novel materials to enhance protection for U.S. warfighters and gain hands-on experience in materials chemistry and various analytical techniques. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. related to chemistry or engineering, having graduated within the last five years. The fellowship includes a stipend of $7,300 to $7,500 per month and may provide additional benefits such as health insurance and relocation assistance.