Postdoctoral Researcher: Laser LIBS for Critical Minerals

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 83,543; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend commensurate with experience

Opportunity to publish and present research

Job summary

A leading energy research institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to engage in projects focused on critical minerals at their Morgantown, WV campus. This role emphasizes advanced skill development through mentorship and offers a chance to work with state-of-the-art laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy technology. The ideal candidate should possess a recent Doctoral degree and relevant skills in spectroscopy and analytical chemistry. A monthly stipend of $7486 will be provided.

Qualifications

• Recent Doctoral graduates or current Doctoral candidates eligible for appointment.
• Skills in analytical chemistry, materials sciences including inorganic and organic chemistry.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research projects with the Research Innovation Center.
• Investigate critical minerals using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.
• Develop critical skills needed to become an independent professional.

Skills

Experience with atomic and laser spectroscopy

Optical design and opto-mechanical fabrication experience

Statistical data analysis skills

Technical paper writing skills

Poster presentation skills

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

A leading energy research institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to engage in projects focused on critical minerals at their Morgantown, WV campus. This role emphasizes advanced skill development through mentorship and offers a chance to work with state-of-the-art laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy technology. The ideal candidate should possess a recent Doctoral degree and relevant skills in spectroscopy and analytical chemistry. A monthly stipend of $7486 will be provided.