Postdoctoral Fellow - Catalysis for Small Molecule Activation

Sandia National Laboratories; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee to develop catalysts for small molecule activation, focusing on metal hydride and organometallic systems. The position is onsite in California and emphasizes synthesis and characterization of new catalysts.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, report progress in publications and meetings, and contribute to the advancement of durable, cost-effective fuels and fertilizers under realistic conditions.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, or related field.
• Direct, hands-on experience with catalyst synthesis, glove-box techniques, and characterization techniques.
• Strong record of research evidenced by technical publications and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel inorganic, organic, and organometallic compounds.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including computational modeling and AI/data science.
• Communicate progress through written reports, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations.

Skills

Catalyst synthesis

Glove-box techniques

Characterization techniques

Publications

Education

PhD in chemistry / electrochemistry / materials science / related field

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for a Postdoctoral Appointee to develop catalysts for small molecule activation, focusing on metal hydride and organometallic systems. The position is onsite in California and emphasizes synthesis and characterization of new catalysts.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, report progress in publications and meetings, and contribute to the advancement of durable, cost-effective fuels and fertilizers under realistic conditions.