Post Doctorate RA - Materials Science
Responsibilities
We are seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher to join our materials sciences group to explore phenomena associated with cluster dynamics, interfacial structure, nucleation, self-assembly and crystal growth, with applications to exploring fundamental problems in biomolecular, colloidal, and geochemical systems. The successful candidate will have a strong background in in situ nanoscale materials characterization using in situ and cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and/or atomic force microscopy (AFM), as well as an ability to apply methods of machine learning to data analysis. The candidate will work as part of a team that includes world-leaders in in-situ microscopy, advanced surface spectroscopies, materials synthesis, statistical physics, and molecular-to-mesoscale modeling. The candidate will also prepare manuscripts for publication, present the research work internally and externally at national/international conferences, and develop new ideas for the funded research.
- Perform in situ nanoscale investigations of materials formation processes in liquids
- Apply machine learning to analysis of in situ microscopy data
- Prepare manuscripts and presentations
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A strong background in in-situ investigations of materials formation processes in liquids.
- Experience using advanced microscopy methods such as liquid phase and cryo-TEM, high speed AFM, 3D-AFM, or dynamic force spectroscopy are essential.
- Skilled at application of machine learning to analyze in situ microscopy data on dynamic processes.
- Experience in materials synthesis, especially involving inorganic nanoparticles and/or biomolecular materials, and experience using complementary nanoscale characterization techniques, including TEM, XRD, SEM, XPS, DLS, etc...
- Strong knowledge of physical chemical principles underlying processes of interfacial dynamics, nucleation self-assembly, and crystal growth.
- The applicant must have the ability to work in collaboration with a diverse group of scientists and technical staff across the national lab, including experimentalists and computational modelers.
- The applicant must have strong, safety-oriented laboratory skills. They must be able to recognize abnormal operating conditions, correct and report to supervisor and warranty provider in a timely and responsible manner. They must have the ability to adapt, refine, or innovate experimental tools as needed.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects, while keeping accurate and legible operating records associated with assigned job. Strong verbal and written communications skills, and a demonstrated record of publishing in first class journals
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not applicable
Additional Information
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About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
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Mandatory Requirements
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Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.