Electrocatalytic Systems - Postdoctoral Researcher
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have:
- Company Description (maybe "About the role"? Actually "Company Description" is about LLNL. Could be "About the role"? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly.
We have:
Company Description: description of LLNL mission etc.
Job Description: includes openings for Postdoctoral Researchers to conduct research... then bullet-like sentences (each starting with "You will ...") which are duties/responsibilities.
Qualifications: list of must-have qualifications.
Qualifications We Desire: desired qualifications.
Pay Range: $123,048 Annually.
Additional Information: includes Position Information (Postdoc appointment, extension up to three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date). Then "Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?" includes bullet list: 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) Our values - visit link.
Also includes Hybrid schedule mention: "This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization."
Thus we have schedule info.
We also have security clearance info etc but those may be considered boilerplate? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Security clearance info maybe not boilerplate but it's part of qualifications? It says "Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the NDAA." That's a qualification. Also "Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship." That's a qualification.
We need to preserve all substantive info. So include those.
We need to format as HTML fragment only, no /. Use headings
for sections.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe company description), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (must-have qualifications), Qualifications (maybe desired?), Skills (maybe combine?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We have both "Qualifications" and "Qualifications We Desire". Could combine into Requirements and Desired Qualifications? But instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can have:
- About the role (company description)
- Responsibilities (duties)
- Requirements (must-have qualifications)
- Qualifications (desired qualifications) maybe.
- Skills (maybe we can list specific skills from qualifications? Could combine with qualifications but we need to avoid thin sections. Might combine Qualifications and Skills into one? But we need to follow instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine Requirements and Qualifications into one "Requirements" section? But we have both must and desired. Could make "Requirements" for must-have, and "Preferred Qualifications" for desired, but that heading is not in list. However we could use "Qualifications" for desired and "Requirements" for must. That seems okay.
Skills: maybe we can extract skills like "proficient verbal and written communication", "initiative and interpersonal skills", etc. Could put under Skills.
Benefits: from "Why LLNL?" includes Flexible Benefits Package, 401(k), Relocation Assistance, Education Reimbursement Program, Flexible schedules.
Pay: $123,048 Annually.
Schedule: hybrid schedule info.
We must not include sections with placeholder or vague like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, scam warning, privacy notice, etc. Also remove "Additional Information" heading? We'll incorporate its content into appropriate sections.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not needed.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. None present.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) turns bold ideas into world‑changing impact, advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. The mission spans nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi‑domain defense. LLNL fosters a culture of innovation and operational excellence, offering opportunities to make a real impact.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in electrochemical system design, synthesis, and testing, including characterizing reaction kinetics, materials physicochemical properties, and performance degradation.
- Develop systems for benchmarking catalysts and electrolyzers, and for in situ characterization of the dynamics of electrolyzer components and local reaction environments.
- Develop electrochemical reactors and components for reactive separations, critical materials separations, and/or nitrogen conversion.
- Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of experiments to establish design principles for catalysts and scale‑up of electrolyzers.
- Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary and multi‑institution team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Maintain laboratory protocols, equipment, and best safety practices.
- Document research; publish papers in peer‑reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Hands‑on experience building, validating, and using electrochemistry infrastructure for the development of electrocatalytic systems.
- Knowledge and experience in one or more key areas: electrolyzers or related electrochemical technologies, heterogeneous electrocatalysis, reactive separations, in situ characterization, advanced manufacturing, and/or materials synthesis.
- Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques, and execution.
- Ability to develop and execute independent research projects as documented through a strong publication record of peer‑reviewed literature.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to allow effective collaboration in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Qualifications
- Experience with the chemistry, materials, and systems relevant to electrochemical conversion and/or separations.
- Experience with conventional analytical techniques (NMR, GC, MS, HPLC, SEM, XPS, XRD, etc.) and synchrotron advanced characterization methods.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3‑D printing.
Skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills for collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experimental design, techniques, and execution.
- Independent research project development.
Benefits
- 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)
Pay
$123,048 Annually
Schedule
This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.
We should also include position information: Postdoc appointment with possibility of extension to max three years, open to those awarded PhD at time of hire. Where to put? Could be under About the role or a separate section like "Appointment Details". But not in prescribed headings. Could incorporate into About the role paragraph or Responsibilities? Probably better to add a short paragraph under About the role after company description: "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."
Let's add that to About the role paragraph.
Also note "Security Clearance None required..." but we already have clearance requirement. Actually Additional Information says "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." That's a nuance. Might be worth including under Requirements or a note. But we already have clearance requirement; we could add a note about PIV for longer assignments. Might be considered substantive. Let's add a bullet under Requirements: "If assignment exceeds 179 days cumulatively per year, must complete Personal Identity Verification (background check)." Or we could add a separate note. I'll add a bullet.
Also "Pre‑Employment Drug Test" etc. That's also substantive. Could add under Requirements: "Must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test (including marijuana per federal law)." Also "Wireless and Medical Devices" restrictions. That's also substantive. Might be too many details but we should preserve all substantive info. However many of those are more like policies; still substantive. We'll include them under Requirements as bullets.
But we must avoid too many thin sections; we can keep them under Requirements.
Let's compile Requirements bullets:
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the NDAA.
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Hands‑on experience building, validating, and using electrochemistry infrastructure for the development of electrocatalytic systems.
- Knowledge and experience in one or more key areas: electrolyzers or related electrochemical technologies, heterogeneous electrocatalysis, reactive separations, in situ characterization, advanced manufacturing, and/or materials synthesis.
- Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques, and execution.
- Ability to develop and execute independent research projects as documented through a strong publication record of peer‑reviewed literature.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to allow effective collaboration in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- If assignment exceeds 179 days cumulatively per year,
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have: - Company Description (maybe "About the role"? Actually "Company Description" is about LLNL. Could be "About the role"? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly. We have: Company Description: description of LLNL mission etc. Job Description: includes openings for Postdoctoral Researchers to conduct research... then bullet-like sentences (each starting with "You will ...") which are duties/responsibilities. Qualifications: list of must-have qualifications. Qualifications We Desire: desired qualifications. Pay Range: $123,048 Annually. Additional Information: includes Position Information (Postdoc appointment, extension up to three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date). Then "Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?" includes bullet list: 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) Our values - visit link. Also includes Hybrid schedule mention: "This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization." Thus we have schedule info. We also have security clearance info etc but those may be considered boilerplate? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Security clearance info maybe not boilerplate but it's part of qualifications? It says "Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the NDAA." That's a qualification. Also "Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship." That's a qualification. We need to preserve all substantive info. So include those. We need to format as HTML fragment only, no /. Use headings
for sections.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe company description), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (must-have qualifications), Qualifications (maybe desired?), Skills (maybe combine?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We have both "Qualifications" and "Qualifications We Desire". Could combine into Requirements and Desired Qualifications? But instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can have:
- About the role (company description)
- Responsibilities (duties)
- Requirements (must-have qualifications)
- Qualifications (desired qualifications) maybe.
- Skills (maybe we can list specific skills from qualifications? Could combine with qualifications but we need to avoid thin sections. Might combine Qualifications and Skills into one? But we need to follow instruction: prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we combine Requirements and Qualifications into one "Requirements" section? But we have both must and desired. Could make "Requirements" for must-have, and "Preferred Qualifications" for desired, but that heading is not in list. However we could use "Qualifications" for desired and "Requirements" for must. That seems okay.
Skills: maybe we can extract skills like "proficient verbal and written communication", "initiative and interpersonal skills", etc. Could put under Skills.
Benefits: from "Why LLNL?" includes Flexible Benefits Package, 401(k), Relocation Assistance, Education Reimbursement Program, Flexible schedules.
Pay: $123,048 Annually.
Schedule: hybrid schedule info.
We must not include sections with placeholder or vague like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, scam warning, privacy notice, etc. Also remove "Additional Information" heading? We'll incorporate its content into appropriate sections.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not needed.
We must not put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. None present.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) turns bold ideas into world‑changing impact, advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. The mission spans nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi‑domain defense. LLNL fosters a culture of innovation and operational excellence, offering opportunities to make a real impact.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in electrochemical system design, synthesis, and testing, including characterizing reaction kinetics, materials physicochemical properties, and performance degradation.
- Develop systems for benchmarking catalysts and electrolyzers, and for in situ characterization of the dynamics of electrolyzer components and local reaction environments.
- Develop electrochemical reactors and components for reactive separations, critical materials separations, and/or nitrogen conversion.
- Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of experiments to establish design principles for catalysts and scale‑up of electrolyzers.
- Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary and multi‑institution team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Maintain laboratory protocols, equipment, and best safety practices.
- Document research; publish papers in peer‑reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Hands‑on experience building, validating, and using electrochemistry infrastructure for the development of electrocatalytic systems.
- Knowledge and experience in one or more key areas: electrolyzers or related electrochemical technologies, heterogeneous electrocatalysis, reactive separations, in situ characterization, advanced manufacturing, and/or materials synthesis.
- Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques, and execution.
- Ability to develop and execute independent research projects as documented through a strong publication record of peer‑reviewed literature.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills to allow effective collaboration in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Qualifications
- Experience with the chemistry, materials, and systems relevant to electrochemical conversion and/or separations.
- Experience with conventional analytical techniques (NMR, GC, MS, HPLC, SEM, XPS, XRD, etc.) and synchrotron advanced characterization methods.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3‑D printing.
Skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills for collaborative, multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Experimental design, techniques, and execution.
- Independent research project development.
Benefits
- 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)
Pay
$123,048 Annually
Schedule
This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.
We should also include position information: Postdoc appointment with possibility of extension to max three years, open to those awarded PhD at time of hire. Where to put? Could be under About the role or a separate section like "Appointment Details". But not in prescribed headings. Could incorporate into About the role paragraph or Responsibilities? Probably better to add a short paragraph under About the role after company description: "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." Let's add that to About the role paragraph. Also note "Security Clearance None required..." but we already have clearance requirement. Actually Additional Information says "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." That's a nuance. Might be worth including under Requirements or a note. But we already have clearance requirement; we could add a note about PIV for longer assignments. Might be considered substantive. Let's add a bullet under Requirements: "If assignment exceeds 179 days cumulatively per year, must complete Personal Identity Verification (background check)." Or we could add a separate note. I'll add a bullet. Also "Pre‑Employment Drug Test" etc. That's also substantive. Could add under Requirements: "Must pass a post‑offer, pre‑employment drug test (including marijuana per federal law)." Also "Wireless and Medical Devices" restrictions. That's also substantive. Might be too many details but we should preserve all substantive info. However many of those are more like policies; still substantive. We'll include them under Requirements as bullets. But we must avoid too many thin sections; we can keep them under Requirements. Let's compile Requirements bullets: - Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the NDAA. - PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. - Hands‑on experience building, validating, and using electrochemistry infrastructure for the development of electrocatalytic systems. - Knowledge and experience in one or more key areas: electrolyzers or related electrochemical technologies, heterogeneous electrocatalysis, reactive separations, in situ characterization, advanced manufacturing, and/or materials synthesis. - Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques, and execution. - Ability to develop and execute independent research projects as documented through a strong publication record of peer‑reviewed literature. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills to allow effective collaboration in a team environment and present and explain technical information. - Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. - Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship. - If assignment exceeds 179 days cumulatively per year,