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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 11 hours ago

Post Doctorate Research Associate - Materials Science

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$69K/yr - $119K/yr

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research. They are seeking a Post Doctorate Research Associate to explore phenomena involving ion adsorption, crystal nucleation, and particle interactions at solid-liquid interfaces, with a focus on materials synthesis and energy materials.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform in situ AFM investigations of solution structure and interfacial dynamics at liquid-solid interfaces

Synthesize inorganic nanomaterials

Prepare manuscripts and presentations

Ability to work in collaboration with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff across the national lab, including experimentalists and computational modelers

Have strong safety-oriented laboratory skills

Ability to recognize abnormal operating conditions, correct and report to supervisor and warranty provider in a timely and responsible manner

Adapt, refine, or innovate experimental tools as needed

Strong verbal and written communications skills, and a demonstrated record of publishing in first class journals

Qualification

Atomic Force MicroscopyNanoscale Materials CharacterizationMaterials SynthesisInterfacial ChemistryElectrochemistrySolution ThermodynamicsSafety-oriented Laboratory SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university

Preferred

Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or a related field

Background in one or more of the following research areas, involving nanoscale materials synthesis and characterization, interfacial surface chemistry, electrochemistry, and geochemistry

Strong background in atomic force microscopy, preferably with in-situ imaging in fluids

Experience operating in diverse in-situ conditions, or using advanced methods such as FM-imaging, EFM, Electrochemical AFM, SKPFM, or dynamic force spectroscopy are highly beneficial

Experience in materials synthesis, especially involving inorganic mineral phases and materials for energy applications, and experience using complementary nanoscale characterization techniques, including TEM, XRD, SEM, XPS, DLS, etc

Knowledge of interfacial chemistry, solution thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and/or physics of nucleation and growth

Experience coordinating multiple projects, while keeping accurate and legible operating records associated with assigned job