Postdoctoral Appointee - Experimental Chemical Dynamics, Onsite

About the role

A postdoctoral fellowship is available at Sandia National Laboratories in fundamental studies of electron driven chemistry, chemical dynamics, and imaging of gas-phase chemically reacting systems.

On Any Given Day

You will conduct experimental research under the mentorship of Dr. Jonathan Frank and Dr. David Chandler. The primary area of research will focus on electron-molecule collisions.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, physics or closely related field
• Experience with laser diagnostics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively within a research team
• Experience with laser spectroscopy, molecular beam scattering, electron beams and electron manipulation, velocity mapped imaging, ultra-cold plasmas, and computer programming
• Ability to address complex problems creatively, and to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with other researchers

What Your Job Will Be Like

The goal of this research is to understand the basic chemistry and energy transfer dynamics associated with electron-molecule collisions.

About Our Team

The Gas-Phase Chemical Physics Department is part of Sandia's Combustion Research Facility (CRF) in Livermore, California, where over 100 scientists, engineers, and technologists conduct basic and applied research to improve our nation's ability to use and control chemical processes efficiently and cleanly.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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 verifications.

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.

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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 years. The 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.