Postdoctoral Research Associate: Autonomous Materials & AI
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Job summary
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in eastern Washington is seeking a Post Doctorate Research Associate to help develop autonomous experimental capabilities in materials science. You will lead campaigns to integrate robotic, AI, and high‑throughput instruments for synthesis, characterization, and processing, collaborating with scientists across disciplines.
The role emphasizes hypothesis‑driven research, scientific leadership, and rapid dissemination of results through publications and
Qualifications
- PhD completed within the last five years or within the next eight months from an accredited university.
Responsibilities
- In-lab synthesis and characterization: Lead campaigns using liquid-handling robots and high-throughput instruments.
- Interfacing with AI, data, and robotics experts: Deploy AI workflows and validate instrument control code.
- Scientific leadership: Identify impactful problems and design hypothesis-based research in materials science.
- Communicating results: Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
Skills
Education
Job description
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in eastern Washington is seeking a Post Doctorate Research Associate to help develop autonomous experimental capabilities in materials science. You will lead campaigns to integrate robotic, AI, and high‑throughput instruments for synthesis, characterization, and processing, collaborating with scientists across disciplines.
The role emphasizes hypothesis‑driven research, scientific leadership, and rapid dissemination of results through publications and
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