Sandia National Laboratories · 8 hours ago
Postdoctoral Appointee - Battery Research, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee in Synthetic Organic and Materials Chemistry and Materials Science. The role involves developing and synthesizing materials for battery research and contributing to multi-disciplinary efforts in electrochemical applications.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to a multi-disciplinary, multi-institution materials focused research effort
Perform fundamental research and development, designing and synthesizing new small molecules, polymers, carbon allotropes and composites and evaluating their physiochemical and electrochemical 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
Qualification
Required
PhD in a chemistry, materials science, physics or engineering-related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance
Preferred
Laboratory experience in organic synthetic and characterization techniques for small organic molecules and polymeric materials
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 varied technical backgrounds
Desire to conduct independent, focused research
Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams and contribute to group efforts
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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