Electrochemistry Postdoctoral Research Associate

What You Will Do

Sigma Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking postdoctoral candidates who are passionate about electrochemical research. The successful candidate will join a team developing methods for electrode position that involve:
1) novel electrochemical waveforms,
2) electrolyte development,
3) electrochemical, chemical, and physical analysis of resultant films, and
4) industrial electrochemical processes such as separations, machining, and electroforming.

There is specific need for someone interested in electrochemical processing critical materials, in-situ characterization, and electrochemical analysis of metal ions in solution. Supplementary areas of interest include electropolishing, corrosion, electrochemical machining, and surface engineering. Projects could also involve process monitoring, rapid experimentation, and AI/ML guided process experimentation. Specific project goals will stem from the candidate s interest, the mission needs within the team, and the availability of funding.

A postdoctoral researcher is expected to help guide the overall technical direction of their project(s) with their mentor. Candidates will be capable of conducting independent research in small teams and be able to communicate their findings in such a way that enables future applications.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive experimental experience with electrochemistry, preferably electroplating and/or electropolishing techniques and processes.
• Background in electrochemistry, including knowledge of electrochemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting electroplating equipment such as plating baths, power supplies/potentiostats, or analytical instruments.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) as demonstrated by experience presenting research results at technical conferences and authoring peer-reviewed journal articles.

Education/

Experience:

Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Q clearance which normally requires U.S. Citizenship
• Experience with in-situ electrochemical characterization.
• Experience in ex situ characterization techniques like SEM, XRD, XPS, and electrochemical testing.
• Experience with AI/ML for experimental materials development/discovery.
• Experience with water sensitive chemistry

When submitting your application electronically to this vacancy, the following are required for submission.

• A cover letter summarizing your skills, research areas of interest, and desire to work at Los Alamos National Laboratory
• A curriculum vitae or résumé that contains the following information: education, major, GPA, relevant work experience, relevant technical skills.
• A list of professional references

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People s Republic of China—included the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free…