Postdoctoral Catalysis Scientist: Hydrogenation & LOHCs

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to catalytic hydrogenation research within the DOE Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks program. You will join the Catalysis Science Group to study LOHC hydrogenation/dehydrogenation using robust catalysts and develop ammonia synthesis methods via chemical looping, collaborating across a national lab consortium.

You will synthesize catalysts, test them in batch and continuous reactors, design experiments, and

Qualifications

• PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
• Laboratory proficiency geared toward heterogeneous catalysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and work on team assignments.
• Interact, communicate, and problem solve with a diverse team of research staff within the Catalysis Science Group and across PNNL.
• Prepare progress reports and lead manuscript development for the peer-reviewed literature.
• Present research at technical conferences and project/program review meetings.
• Participate in developing new research ideas and proposals.

Skills

Heterogeneous catalysis

Verbal and written communications

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Tools

TG/DSC

GC/MS

Chemisorption

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks a postdoctoral fellow to contribute to catalytic hydrogenation research within the DOE Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks program. You will join the Catalysis Science Group to study LOHC hydrogenation/dehydrogenation using robust catalysts and develop ammonia synthesis methods via chemical looping, collaborating across a national lab consortium.

You will synthesize catalysts, test them in batch and continuous reactors, design experiments, and