Experimental Geochemistry Postdoc - Military Veterans

What You Will Do

Are you looking to increase your experimental geochemistry skills while solving problems of national importance? The Earth Systems Observation Group (EES-14) in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate in experimental geochemistry focusing on CO2 sequestration and critical metal extraction. The primary efforts will be on 1) the development of protocols for extraction and separation of critical mineral resources; 2) Energy applications including carbon capture, mineralization, and reactivity under supercritical conditions. The selected individual will also have opportunities to work in multidisciplinary teams on other national securities related projects, such as the use of stable isotopic signatures and tracers to answer questions related to transport phenomena under various geochemical conditions.

The candidate will work collaboratively with a team of scientists who share your enthusiasm for laboratory work and creative problem solving/innovation. Together, we will enable you to publish results in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and present your work at high profile conferences. The term of the appointment is two (2) years, with the option to extend to a third year depending on performance and funding availability. LANL is a diverse organization, and we encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in a STEM field
• Record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Hands-on experience conducting research in a laboratory environment

Education/Experience: Candidates must have received a Ph.D. within the last five years in a STEM field or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Communication skills as evidenced by publications and oral presentations at conferences
• The ability to work through problems using innovation/creative problem solving
• Laboratory experience measuring and identifying mineral phases
• Experience with geochemical reaction characterization including reactivity under extreme conditions
• Experience using laboratory experiments to interpret complex phenomena including the use of tracers and stable isotope signatures
• Experience in the field of carbon capture and mineralization
• Experience or exposure to proposal development and writing

Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.

Note to Applicants:

The application package consists of a CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should explicitly address how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired skills, if applicable. No applicant is expected to have all of the desired skills. Anyone who meets the minimum requirements is encouraged to apply. Applicants will be screened immediately. Candidates with questions can contact Zhenghua Li; zhenghuali@lanl.gov.

LANL offers competitive salary and benefits. Details can be found here. Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman, or Frederick Reines Fellowships. For general information about the application processes and LANL fellowships refer to the LANL Postdoctoral Program page.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§ Dental and vision insurance

§ Free basic life and disability insurance

§ Paid childbirth and parental leave

§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

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Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time