Postdoctoral Researcher - Polymer Science

Postdoctoral Researcher - Polymer Science

Location:

CO - Golden | Position Type:
Postdoc (Fixed Term) | Hours Per Week: 40

Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher - Polymer Science

A postdoctoral researcher role is available in NLR’s RRES Center. The successful candidate will work on a project to develop performance-advantaged bioproducts that exhibit advantaged performance attributes in manufacturability, in-life performance, and/or end-of-life options. The position focuses on working with a computational materials design team to screen and develop biobased monomers, synthesize samples, optimize formulations, and characterize properties. Candidates will collaborate with a large, multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional team for novel material development to identify and overcome major technical hurdles to advance commercialization.

• Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting
• Plan and execute research in collaboration with other researchers
• Synthesize and characterize polymer precursors and products
• 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

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

• Experience in polymer synthesis and characterization
• In-depth experience with polymer characterization techniques (e.g. FTIR, NMR, TGA, DSC, DMA)
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications
• Strong safety record and ability to follow complex standard operating procedures

• Experience in bio-based polymer development
• Experience in organic synthesis for monomer production
• Team working skills, a collaborative spirit and curiosity

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

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week):
Job Profile:
Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600

NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits include 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; and paid holidays. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.

Badging: NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by HSPD-12, including a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace: NLR follows the Drug-Free Workplace Act. Pre-employment drug testing is required and may include marijuana where not prohibited by state/local law. An offer of employment may be withdrawn if testing is positive.

To be considered, please submit an application form for the position you are qualified for, including a cover letter and resume. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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