Actinide Molten Salts Postdoctoral Research Associate

** What You Will Do*
* The Plutonium Supply and Disposition (PSD-1) group at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking outstanding candidates for a joint position with several chemistry groups [Inorganic Isotope Chemistry (C-IIAC), Physical and Applied Spectroscopy (C-PCS), SIGMA, or Materials Physics Applications (MPA)] for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. Postdoctoral researchers will be working with a large group of collaborators including Bonnie Klamm, Nickolas Anderson, Aaron Tondreau, Benjamin Stein, Ryan Wilkerson, Tatyana Elkin, Cecilia Eiora-Lledo, and Stosh Kozimor.

The successful candidate will study the fundamental science of plutonium in molten salt environments for application in actinide separations, and will join a team of chemists, spectroscopists, and engineers to advance work that will support LANL's production goals. An ideal candidate will have a background in inorganic chemistry, chemical engineering, or physical chemistry, and a strong technical skillset in air-free high temperature synthesis and characterization techniques.

Responsibilities may include designing and implementing the hardware necessary to complete this project, experimental synthetic research and development using air free techniques, and the associated spectroscopic studies needed to characterize the material.

The candidate is expected to be motivated for success and demonstrate a desire to perform at a high level in their chosen field. It is further expected that the successful candidate will present their work at national/international conferences and will publish their results both internally at LANL and in appropriately referred journals. This position requires a Q-clearance, which often requires United States citizenship.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated ability to safely handle, manipulate, and perform synthesis with reactive chemicals in a rigorously air- and moisture-free environment (i.e. Schlenk line and drybox techniques).

+ Demonstrated practical laboratory experience with characterization techniques like NMR, UV/Vis, FTIR, and XRD and NIR absorption spectroscopies.

+ Mechanically minded and able to plan and implement novel hardware setups.

+ Demonstrated record of technical excellence and innovative thinking as evidenced by multiple first-author publications.

+ A willingness and desire to learn new skills, develop additional proficiencies, and work on emerging projects.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills

+ Persevering and remaining positive and productive with difficult projects.

** Education Required** : A Ph.D. from an accredited program in organometallic/inorganic chemistry, chemical engineering, physical chemistry, or related fields. The candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* Demonstrated practical laboratory experience in safely handling radiological and pyrophoric materials.

Possess a working familiarity with electrochemistry and electrochemical working knowledge;

Proven ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently to meet programmatic milestones and scientific goals.

Demonstrated experience in applying fundamental scientific concepts to complex, multidisciplinary problems.

Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which typically requires US citizenship.

** Work Environment:*
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* Work Location:

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

** Note to Applicants:*
* Applicants should be prepared to provide academic transcripts and three letters of reference upon request.

If interested, please contact  
** Tabitha Kalin (tkalin)
** with questions or for discussion regarding LANL, the project, or laboratory areas.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including 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.

** Where You Will Work*
* Located in beautiful northern New Mexico,…