Chemistry Researcher

Title: Chemistry Researcher

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high‑end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

• Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

K  is seeking a post‑doctoral applicant to provide chemistry and data analytic support to AFIT Department of Systems Engineering & Management.

• Assist with the evaluation of advanced oxidation processes in groundwater remediation systems. Data will be collected from laboratory experiments and computational chemistry software platforms.
• Assist with computational analysis of chemicals present in the water cycle. Determine transformation pathways and reaction mechanisms for chemicals of interest.
• Participate in research group discussions, typically held each week.

• Location: On‑Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

• BS in Chemistry
• 2+ years in environmental investigation and sampling (soil/water/sediment)
• Knowledge of Density Functional Theory
• Published journal article author

• MS in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science or Chemisty
• 10+ years in environmental investigation and sampling (soil/water/sediment)

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at K .

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.