Assistant Scientist in Radiation Chemistry

Assistant Scientist in Radiation Chemistry

Brookhaven National Laboratory | Posted Mar 11 | Full‑time | New York | Brookhaven National Laboratory.

New York. Salary range: $103,600 - $140,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

The Chemistry Division is seeking an Assistant Scientist Research Staff member. This development position is for professionals with advanced knowledge in a limited field of expertise and general grasp of related disciplines. The selected individual will conduct independent scientific research or creative development work within an established framework, develop and operate highly specialized equipment or advanced methods, solve unusually complex problems, and contribute to new principles and concepts.

The role may involve project leadership and influencing major organizational objectives.

• Plan, carry out, and publish independent and impactful science research utilizing LEAF’s ultrafast capabilities (~10 ps resolution).
• Present scientific results at domestic and international conferences.
• Expand scientific knowledge in the field of work and contribute to new scientific principles, concepts and theories.
• Develop or acquire required experimental hardware driven by science needs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with existing group members.
• Support external collaborators’ work at LEAF.
• Contribute to proposals.
• Become an independent operator of the LEAF facility.
• Contribute to maintaining group experimental facilities.

• Ph.D. in physical chemistry or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience post‑Ph.D.
• Demonstrated ability to define own research directions and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Proven track record of publications.
• Extensive experience with transient spectroscopies and analysis.

• Ph.D. in physical chemistry or a related field and 4+ years of post‑Ph.D. relevant experience.
• Experience in radiation chemistry, photochemistry and familiarity with electron transfer theory.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to successful proposals.
• Ultrafast laser experience, particularly demonstrated capabilities with troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Development of world‑unique experimental capabilities.
• Proficient in developing Lab View applications to control experimental hardware, and in using Igor Pro for data analysis.

• Submit a three‑page maximum description of research interests (12 pt font, single‑spaced) highlighting how the radiation chemistry tools in the EPIP group (predominantly LEAF) might be used to further your research, consistent with the Department of Energy, Basic Energy Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Geo‑Sciences and Bio‑Science Division. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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