Postdoc: Solid-State MR Spectroscopist for Materials

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 110,743 - 135,352; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, invites PhD graduates to apply for a Postdoctoral Researcher position as a Solid State Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopist. You will work within interdisciplinary teams on f-element science and materials characterization via magnetic resonance in the Materials Characterization Group.

The role emphasizes developing and applying advanced solid state imaging and spectroscopy techniques, communicating results, and publishing findings in

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience designing solid state magnetic resonance to elucidate structure and properties of complex materials.
• Experience with multidimensional magnetic resonance (2D/3D/4D).
• Advanced knowledge of Bruker NMR, MRI, and EPR equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct solid state and solution state magnetic resonance experiments (NMR, EPR, MRI) on diverse materials.
• Perform double quantum NMR, EPR, and MRI measurements to elucidate internuclear and interelectron distances.
• Study diffusion and characterization of actinide complexes.
• Serve as technical contact for integrating solid state imaging pulse sequences on polymers.
• Communicate capabilities and opportunities to stakeholders; prepare analyses and progress reports.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Solid-state NMR

EPR spectroscopy

MRI

Data analysis

Education

PhD in chemistry/physics/materials science/engineering

Tools

Bruker instrumentation

Hyperpolarization techniques

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA, invites PhD graduates to apply for a Postdoctoral Researcher position as a Solid State Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopist. You will work within interdisciplinary teams on f-element science and materials characterization via magnetic resonance in the Materials Characterization Group.

The role emphasizes developing and applying advanced solid state imaging and spectroscopy techniques, communicating results, and publishing findings in