Laboratory Director's Postdoctoral Fellow - Electrocatalysis

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow (LDF) to support the missions at the lab. Qualified individuals must hold a degree in physical sciences, chemical engineering, materials science, or related areas from an accredited US institution. Strong expertise in electro catalytic materials, reaction kinetics, and computation is desirable.

The LDF position is focused on leading, advancing, developing, and applying advanced materials, manufacturing, and processes for converting carbon and nitrogen-based emissions and contaminants for environmental minimization and valorization in a research and development environment to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions in support of the Savannah River National Laboratory missions related to energy resilience, advanced manufacturing solution, and waste minimization.

The Fellow position is fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible. 

The researcher will join a team with interdisciplinary expertise to develop advanced materials and manufacturing solutions to improve energy resilience and security and minimize waste and air emissions in support of the Department of Energy Environmental Management directives. Work scope will include the development of electrochemical systems (materials, reactions, processes, devices, and controls), materials characterization and product analysis, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics studies, and participation in reporting and peer-reviewed publications.  Additional work scope may include computational simulation and modeling.

Candidate should have a Ph.D. with at least 0-5 years of experience in the areas of Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, or Materials Science with a motivation to work in a collaborative environment involving multiple partners spanning academia and industry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science with a US citizenship status (with a minimum of 0~5 years of experience).
• Individuals must have completed all requirements for their PhD by the start of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate level government security clearance, which legally requires U.S. citizenship.
• Hold a degree from an accredited US institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in experimental electrochemistry for environmental and energy applications.
• Expertise in electrochemical measurements using electrochemical techniques and electrochemical systems including materials, reactions, processes, and devices.
• Experience in products and materials characterization using a range of techniques such as GC/MS, ICP-MS/AES, SEM, XRD, and TGA/DSC.
• Computational skills for the studies of materials, reactions, and processes are a plus.
• Strong publication record is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with a diverse team of researchers.
• Able to communicate effectively in a variety of platforms.

"We put science to work!" 

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. 

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. 

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