Postdoctoral Appointee- Synthetic Materials Chemistry and Materials Science - Onsite

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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee in Nanosystems Synthesis and Analysis Department at our Albuquerque, New Mexico Facility. The postdoc’s primary responsibilities will be in the development and synthesis of organic polymers, carbon allot ropes, nanoparticles and composite (nano) materials for various electrochemical, electrocatalytic and sensor applications. Work would include making fundamental and applied contributions to a number of projects supported by the Department of Energy, Office of Electricity, the Office of Science and Sandia’s Laboratory Directed Research and Development portfolio.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Contribute to a multidisciplinary, multis‑institution materials‑focused research effort
• Perform fundamental research and development, designing and synthesizing new small molecules, polymers, carbon allot ropes and composites and evaluating their physio‑chemical properties
• Publish innovative research in leading peer‑reviewed technical journals
• Present cutting‑edge research at technical conferences
• Aid in the development of technologies transferable to U.S. renewable energy industries where relevant

Due to the nature of the work the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Relocation will be provided for those that qualify.

• Possess, or are pursuing, a PhD in a chemistry, materials science, physics or engineering‑related field – PhD must be conferred within five years prior to employment
• Laboratory experience in synthesis and processing methods for small organic molecules, polymeric materials, inorganic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry or nanoscale materials
• A strong record of technical achievement, as evidenced by first‑author publications in scientific journals (a publication list should be included as part of the resume)
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE L‑level security clearance

• Experience in organic and materials chemistry including use of synthetic and characterization techniques
• Experience in the synthesis and/or processing of polymers, ceramics, alloys and/or composites
• Experience in the preparation and analysis of polymer membranes for ion separations
• Experience working with nanomaterials
• Experience using and maintaining an inert atmosphere glove box
• Experience with materials characterization techniques, such as X‑ray diffraction, X‑ray photoelectron spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and electron microscopy
• Familiarity with various electrochemical techniques (CV, EIS, GITT, galvanostatic cycling, etc.)
• Ability to interact with team members of diverse technical backgrounds
• Desire to conduct independent, focused research
• Candidates should be highly motivated, team‑oriented individuals

The Nanosystems Synthesis and Analysis Department 1882 consists of CINT scientific research staff assigned to the Physical, Chemical, & Nanosciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories. CINT is a DOE/Office…