Solid State Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopist - Postdoctoral Researcher

Solid State Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopist - Postdoctoral Researcher

Entry Level | Full-time
Postdoctoral/Fellowship | Livermore, CA | 07/31/2026
Reference #: REF
8651N
Job Code: PDS.
1 Post-Dr Research Staff 1
Organization: Physical and Life Sciences
Position Type: Post Doctoral
Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)
Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)
Medical Exam: Not applicable

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for a Solid State Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopist - Postdoctoral Researcher. We invite PhD graudatesin the field of chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or related fields to apply. You will be an integral member of an interdisciplinary team responsible for conducting and supporting research of f-element science and materials characterization via magnetic resonance This position is in the Material Characterization Group of the Materials Science Division.

You will

• Design and conduct solid state and solution state magnetic resonance experiments including NMR, EPR, and MRI across a broad range of materials including rare earth elements and actinides.
• Perform double quantum NMR, EPR, and MRI measurements to elucidate internuclear and inter electron distances and develop structure property relationships.
• Conduct advanced research in the fields of solid state diffusion and characterization of novel actinide complexes.
• Serve as the primary technical contact on integrating solid state imaging pulse sequences on polymers.
• Convey capabilities and new opportunities to stakeholders across the laboratory.
• Develop and present written analyses and verbal briefings that capture and communicate research results as well as periodic progress reports.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in designing solid state magnetic resonance for elucidation of the structure and/or properties of complex materials, as demonstrated through publications, posters, and/or presentations.
• Experience multidimensional magnetic resonance (2D, 3D, 4D) as demonstrated through publications, posters, and/or presentations.
• Advanced knowledge with Bruker NMR, MRI, and EPR instrumentation.
• Ability to independently and quickly develop new methods and procedures (e.g. pulse sequences and data processing workflows).
• Ability and willingness to work in a laboratory setting handling acutely toxic materials.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills necessary to deliver presentations and prepare written reports, explain technical information, and provide advice to management.
• Proficient interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff within a collaborative research environment.
• Advanced knowledge in diffusometry, coordination chemistry, and/or radiochemistry.
• Knowledge of other magnetic resonance techniques including solution state characterization, and relaxometry.
• Experience with hyperpolarization techniques (OD NMR, NV NMR, para hydrogen, DNP, SEOP, etc).

Pay Range

$123,048 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An…