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Job Description
: The Materials, Devices, and Energy Technologies Department has an immediate postdoctoral research opening in the area of Separator Materials, Electrocatalysts and Battery Development at our Albuquerque, New Mexico facility. The postdoc’s primary responsibilities will be in helping to develop cost effective rechargeable battery systems for grid scale storage, focused on advanced zinc-manganese oxide chemistries. The work will entail developing and optimizing new materials, formulations, components and processing conditions in order to build and test electrodes and batteries with validated increased performance at a lower cost. We are especially interested in applicants with experience in organic and/or polymer synthesis and those with experience developing separators. Additional roles could include developing nanoscale hybrid electrocatalysts for potential metal-air batteries, fuel cell and electrolyzer applications. The candidate is expected to interface with Sandia's multi-disciplinary environment and to span the range from fundamental to applied research: both to publish peer-reviewed scientific articles and aid in the development of technologies transferable to U.S. renewable energy industries where relevant.
Required:
99. PhD in chemistry, materials science, engineering or a related technical field; 99. General electrochemistry experience; 99. Synthetic (materials) chemistry experience; 99. Publication record of innovative research in the related fields; 99. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE security clearance.
Desired:
99. Experience with electrochemical systems (Batteries, Capacitors, Electrolyzers); 99. Demonstrated project management skills; 99. Ability to mentor undergraduate students and technologists; 99. Good oral- and written-communication skills; 99. Team-oriented approach.
Department Description:
The Materials, Devices, and Energy Technologies Department, part of Sandia's Energy Technologies and System Solutions Center, conducts research and development and applies real world solutions to increase the viability of sustainable and clean energy systems. Research includes materials chemistry and device integration for energy generation, energy efficiency, and carbon management. We apply materials research to the following areas: energy storage batteries, hydrogen and fuel cells, solar energy, wind and water power, and carbon capture and utilization technologies. We work in partnership throughout Sandia and with industry, academia, and other national labs. We conduct research for the Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office: Solar Energy Technology Program, Office of Electricity, Building Technologies, and Water Power Programs; the Department of Defense; and Sandia's Laboratory Directed Research and Development program.
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: + Challenging work withamazingimpact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide + Extraordinary co-workers + Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world + Career advancement and enrichment opportunities + Flexible schedules, generous vacations,strongmedical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance* _World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers._ Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov *These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance:
Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) granted Q-level security clearance. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.
EEO Statement:
Equal opportunity employer/Disability/Vet/GLBT : This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance. |
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