Post Doctorate Research Associate – Synthesis and Microscopy
$69k/y-$119.1k/y
Pacific Northwest National Laboratorya day ago
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Summary
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is seeking a Post Doctorate Research Associate – Synthesis and Microscopy to join their team in Richland, WA. The role involves conducting experimental research on the formation and assembly dynamics of nanoparticles and hybrid systems using advanced microscopy techniques.
About the Role
As a Post Doctorate Research Associate in the Materials Sciences group, you will perform experimental research using in-situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to explore nanoparticle assembly dynamics. Responsibilities include conducting chemical synthesis, leading manuscript development, collaborating with computational scientists, and presenting research findings at conferences.
About You
Required:
- PhD received within the past five years or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with TEM, cryo TEM, high-resolution imaging, and in situ experiments.
- Proven experience in the analysis of TEM data.
- Foundational understanding of crystal growth and assembly.
- Experience in synthesizing and/or preparing well-defined model mineral nanoparticles or single crystals.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.
- Robust telehealth care options and several mental health benefits.
- Free wellness coaching and health savings account.
- Flexible spending accounts and basic life insurance.
- Disability insurance, employee assistance program, and business travel insurance.
- Tuition assistance, relocation support, and backup childcare.
- Legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
- Company-funded pension plan and 401(k) savings plan with company match.
- Up to 120 vacation hours per year and ten paid holidays per year.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory draws on its distinguishing strengths in chemistry, Earth sciences, biology, and data science to advance scientific knowledge and address challenges in energy resiliency and national security.
Richland, WA