Nanofluidics / Ion Transport - Postdoctoral Researcher

Company Description

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. 

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research on nanofluidics, ion transport and neuromorphic sensing and computing in nanomaterials-based platforms. You will actively participate in the research to discover and characterize new material assemblies that perform neuromorphic information processing. This position is in the Nanoscale, Surface, and Interface Science group of the Materials for Emerging Applications and Extreme Conditions section in the Materials Science Division of Physical and Life Sciences Directorate.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

You will 

• Conduct research in nanofluidic water and ion transport in new materials
• Develop new measurement protocols and implement them to conduct basic research in nanofluidics and ionics.
• Design and perform experiments to characterize ion transport in nanomaterials.  
• Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design and execution of research to address defined problems.
• Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
• Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
• Maintain and establish laboratory protocols.
• Document research; publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in nanopore transport measurements, working with nanomaterials, nanoscale or single molecule scale measurements or nanofabrication.
• Knowledgeable of the concepts of basic fluid mechanics, electrochemistry, electrophysiology measurements, and nanomaterials characterization. 
• Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques and execution.
• Ability to develop independent research projects through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills as reflected in effective presentations at seminars, meetings and/or teaching lectures.
  Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  See Additional Information section below for details.

Qualifications We Desire

• Experience with nanopore transport measurements.
• Experience working with, testing or modeling neuromorphic materials, neuromorphic systems, or neuromorphic sensors
• Knowledge in electrochemistry, separation science, or nanopore transport.

Pay Range

$10,254.00 monthly

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!
• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Security Clearance

None required.  However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.  This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check.  (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.) 

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

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