Postdoctoral Researcher – Separations Engineering

Postdoctoral Researcher – Separations Engineering

Location: Golden, CO

Position Type: Postdoc (Fixed Term)

Hours Per Week: 40

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado, and is the nation’s primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. NLR accelerates energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration, offering a mission‑driven environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations. We provide robust professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Job Description

The RRES Center at NLR has an opening for a full‑time Postdoctoral Researcher within the Separations Science group. The focus is on recovering bio‑based products through in‑situ product recovery (ISPR), building on recent work in adsorption resin‑based ISPR, electrochemical pH‑swing ISPR, and related methods to recover a bio‑based carboxylic acid for integrated process development of bio‑based polymers from cellulosic sugars.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Able To

• Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting.
• Plan and execute research in collaboration with other researchers.
• Communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats.
• Author peer‑reviewed publications.
• Work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and chemists.

Basic Qualifications

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years and meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional

Required Qualifications

• Expertise and experience in designing, operating, and scaling novel separations processes.
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong record of quality peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong safety record and ability to follow complex standard operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrochemical, resin, or crystallization separations.
• Experience with ISPR.

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (full time 40 hours per week)

$74,900 – $123,600

Benefits Summary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short‑term disability insurance; pension benefits; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays. Employees may be eligible for performance‑, merit‑, and achievement‑based awards, subject to eligibility rules. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

Badging Requirement

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD‑12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NLR is committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace in accordance with federal law. A pre‑employment drug test, including marijuana, is required unless prohibited by state or local law.

Submission Guidelines

Submit an application form for this position only, including a cover letter and resume with each application. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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