Postdoc: Synchrotron X-ray Spectroscopy in Soils

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); In loco; USD 73.000 - 121.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Argonne National Laboratory's Biosciences Division invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee in the Molecular Environmental Science and Biogeochemical Process Group. The role focuses on applying synchrotron-based x-ray absorption spectroscopy to study biogeochemical transformations in wetlands and related environments.

The successful candidate will develop lab and field approaches, collect samples at field sites, participate in synchrotron experiments at national facilities, analyze

Competenze

• Recently completed PhD within the last 0-5 years.
• Knowledge and skills in synchrotron x-ray absorption spectroscopy techniques.
• Experience in biogeochemical or soil-based systems preferred; catalysis/redox-chemistry backgrounds considered.
• Ability to conceive experiments to develop new knowledge in environmental biogeochemistry.
• Ability to develop laboratory procedures and protocols for new experiments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong organizational, prioritization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: impact, safety, respect, integrity, teamwork.

Mansioni

• Apply synchrotron-based x-ray absorption spectroscopy to study biogeochemical transformations in wetlands.
• Develop and apply lab-based approaches to test environmental conditions.
• Collect samples from field research sites.
• Create samples in the lab and participate in synchrotron experiments at DOE facilities; analyze data.
• Participate in interdisciplinary discussions to design new experiments.
• Report results and publish scholarly papers; present at conferences and meetings.

Conoscenze

Synchrotron spectroscopy

Environmental biogeochemistry

Field sample collection

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Formazione

PhD in relevant field

Strumenti

X-ray optics

Beamline operation

Descrizione del lavoro

Argonne National Laboratory's Biosciences Division invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee in the Molecular Environmental Science and Biogeochemical Process Group. The role focuses on applying synchrotron-based x-ray absorption spectroscopy to study biogeochemical transformations in wetlands and related environments.

The successful candidate will develop lab and field approaches, collect samples at field sites, participate in synchrotron experiments at national facilities, analyze