Postdoctoral Research Associate

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC in Upton, New York, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on advancements in catalysis. The successful candidate will engage in the synthesis and evaluation of catalysts, contributing to mechanistic studies and publication efforts.

Applicants should have a PhD in relevant fields and a strong research background in electrocatalysis. A competitive salary range of $82,000 – $85,000 per year is offered, dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related fields.
• Strong background and research experience in electrocatalysis.
• Good English writing and oral skills for publications and presentations.
• Hands-on experience in synthesis, testing, and characterization of catalysts.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanistic understanding of catalytic behaviors under reaction conditions.
• Correlate composition/structure with activity/stability of catalysts.
• Design and develop heterogeneous catalysts.
• Coordinate collaborative research with experimental or theoretical collaborators.
• Prepare and write manuscripts for publications.

Skills

Research experience in electrocatalysis

Good English writing and oral skills

Hands-on experience in synthesis and characterization of catalysts

Education

PhD degree in physics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering

Job description

The Chemistry Division has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in catalysis. The successful candidate will work on synthesis, catalytic evaluation, and characterization to elucidate active sites and catalyst stability under reaction conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanistic understanding of the catalytic behaviors observed under reaction conditions.
• Correlate the composition/structure with the activity/stability of catalysts.
• Design and develop heterogeneous catalysts.
• Coordinate collaborative research with experimental or theoretical collaborators.
• Prepare and write manuscripts for publications in scientific journals and present research results in scientific conferences and DOE program review meetings.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, or closely related fields.
• Strong background and research experience (including graduate research) in electrocatalysis.
• Good English writing and oral skills for publications and presentations.
• Hands‑on experience in synthesis, testing, and characterization of catalysts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in heterogeneous catalysis.
• Experience in synthesis with controlled composition and morphology, catalytic evaluation and in‑situ/operando characterization using synchrotron and neutron techniques.

Compensation and Term

Initial 1‑year term appointment subject to renewal for the second year based on performance and funding.

The full salary range for this position is $82,000 – $85,000 per year and will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. The organization ensures individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.