Postdoctoral Fellow, Chemical Dynamics & Surface Reactions

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

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to study chemical dynamics of reactivity in the gas phase and on photoreactive surfaces, using state-of-the-art instruments and collaborative opportunities within the Gas-Phase Chemical Physics Department.

The successful candidate will conduct velocity mapped imaging experiments, analyze vibrational energy transfer in molecular beams, and present results at national and international conferences and in

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics or closely related field.
• Experience with laser diagnostics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Study quantum-state selected and detected vibrational energy transfer from ultra-low collision energies in a molecular beam setup.
• On surfaces, study photolytic water cracking and ammonia formation using a newly built apparatus with micron resolution.
• Present results at national and international conferences and publish in peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Laser diagnostics

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in chemistry/physics or closely related field

Tools

Laser spectroscopy

Molecular beams

Velocity mapped imaging

Computer programming

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to study chemical dynamics of reactivity in the gas phase and on photoreactive surfaces, using state-of-the-art instruments and collaborative opportunities within the Gas-Phase Chemical Physics Department.

The successful candidate will conduct velocity mapped imaging experiments, analyze vibrational energy transfer in molecular beams, and present results at national and international conferences and in