Postdoctoral Appointee - Materials Chemistry, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a postdoctoral appointee to work on a project related to critical material capture and novel organic electronic materials.

On any given day you may be called on to:

• Contribute to a multi-disciplinary, multi-institution materials focused research effort
• Perform fundamental research and development, designing and synthesizing organic, polymeric, and organometallic complexes and evaluating their physiochemical properties
• Publish innovative research in leading peer-reviewed technical journals
• Present cutting‑edge research at technical conferences
• Aid in the development of technologies transferable to U.S. renewable energy industries where relevant

The postdoc will be expected to present results at national and international conferences and to publish in high-profile peer‑reviewed journals.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

• Possess, or are pursuing, a PhD in a chemistry or materials science (PhD must be conferred within five years prior to employment)
• Laboratory experience in synthesis and processing methods for small organic molecules, organometallic chemistry, polymeric materials or inorganic chemistry
• A strong record of technical achievement, as evidenced by first-author publications in scientific journals (A publication list should be included as part of the resume)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q Clearance

• Experience in small-molecule organic and materials chemistry including use of common synthetic, purification and characterization techniques
• Experience in the synthesis, processing and characterization of polymers
• Experience using and maintaining an inert atmosphere glove box
• Extensive experience with materials characterization techniques, such as: nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, UV-Vis absorbance and emission spectroscopies, X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, Infrared spectroscopy,
• Ability to interact with team members of diverse technical backgrounds.
• Desire to conduct independent, focused research
• Candidates should be highly motivated, team-oriented individuals

The Materials Chemistry Department is a group of Chemists, Material Scientists, and Chemical Engineers who actively supports the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile by providing materials expertise to SNL's non-nuclear components. We use our understanding of chemical properties to design, evaluate and exploit monomers, polymers and functional materials. Our core competencies span foams, composites, adhesives, plastics, surface finishing and electrochemical deposition. We have the facilities for materials characterization, design prototyping and WR processing.

The postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment.

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.