Job details
Job type full-time temporary
Full job description
Posting duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a postdoctoral appointee/scientist to develop sustainable materials solutions for energy storage and device applications to join our department! the selected applicant will focus on design, synthesis and characterization of novel molecules based on inorganic, organic, and organometallic clusters and heterocyclic systemsA special emphasis will be on growing x-ray quality crystals and interpreting data obtained from x-ray crystallography and neutron diffractionPurification and characterization of the new compounds by infrared, raman, nmr spectroscopies, thermal stability, and luminescence performance will be requiredThis work will lead to the potential for publications in chemistry/materials journals as well as applications in projects with national security missionsThere are two primary research themes: 1) synthesis of nanoscale metal hydrides to tailor the thermodynamics and kinetics of hydrogen release, as well as transport propertiesThis includes understanding phenomena governing metal hydride chemical reactions, gas adsorption and transport of small molecules, and effects of confinement on transport properties2) development of co-crystals for light harvestingThese efforts aim for the rational design of new materials by changing the chemical composition, the arrangement of the atoms or molecules in crystalline or amorphous configurations, and the size, shape, and orientation of particles, films, crystals or other nano- or macroscopic unitsThe research is carried out in close collaboration with computational modeling, systems engineering, and machine learning/data science to accelerate materials discoveryThe successful applicant will be on a multidisciplinary team of scientists and be expected to play a major role in synthesizing new materials and advancing their structural characterization using state-of-the-art scattering and spectroscopic techniques, including synchrotron-based tools.
For additional information, please visit https://www.sandia.gov/research/research_foundations/materials_science/index.html
Qualifications we require
Phd in chemistry, materials science or related field with a strong emphasis on crystal growth and x-ray crystallography
Extensive experience with single-crystal and powder x-ray diffraction and rietveld refinementsData collection and structure solution from imperfect/twinned crystals, use of constrains/restrains for refining disordered structures
Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong publication record in x-ray and/or neutron-based research
Qualifications we desire
Ideal candidates would also have direct, hands-on experience with handling air-sensitive compounds, schlenk line and glove-box techniques, and other standard analytical techniques (spectroscopy, diffraction, electron microscopy, etc.).
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas would also be beneficial:
Materials chemistry with emphasis on transport properties and light harvesting.
Synthesis and characterization of co-crystals, small molecules, or porous materials.
Advanced characterization techniques, such as neutron methods, soft x-ray techniques, small-angle x-ray scattering, xps, tem, solid-state nmr, and mass-spectroscopy.
About our team
The energy nanomaterials department is a research organization specializing in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for energy and national security applicationsProjects in the department`s research portfolio include applications of nanoporous materials (such as metal-organic frameworks (mofs) and porous carbons); materials for energy and hydrogen storage; solid electrolytes; thermoelectrics; superconductors; and advanced characterization (including electron microscopy, single-crystal and powder x-ray diffraction, porosimetry, atomic force microscopy, and nanoindentation)The team also employs data science and machine learning to reveal structure-property-function relationships and discover new materials.
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 areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact 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 work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
This position does not currently require a department of energy (doe) security clearance.
Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsFurthermore, employees in new mexico need to pass a u.sAir force background screen for access to kirtland air force baseSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigationApplicants for a doe security clearance need to be u.sCitizensIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Members of the workforce (mows) hired at sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the uncleared personal identity verification (upiv) processAccess includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any nnsa information technology (it) systemsUpiv requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a doe personnel security clearance for the performance of their snl employment or to foreign nationalsThe upiv process will include the completion of a usaccess enrollment, sf-85 (questionnaire for non-sensitive positions) and of-306 (declaration of for federal employment)An unfavorable upiv determination will result in immediate retrieval of the snl issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from snl subcontractAll mows may appeal the unfavorable upiv determination to doe/nnsa immediatelyIf the appeal is unsuccessful, the mow may try to go through the upiv process one year after the decision date.
Eeo
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
Position information
This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at sandia`s discretion up to five additional yearsThe 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.
