Job Description

Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the ‘posting date’. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs: If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date. What Your Job Will Be Like: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee in Chemistry. Are you passionate about your work, and do you dream of using state-of-the-art facilities to explore solutions to scientific problems while growing professionally? Do you want to join a hardworking and multi-disciplinary team that solves significant issues for our nation’s energy infrastructure? You could be the team member we are seeking to work in the area of energy and the environment. In this position, you will gain experience while solving problems that span a wide range of technical subject areas and require a broad range of knowledge and expertise, with a specific focus on exploring materials for PFAS sequestration and sorbent mediated degradation. In addition, this position will aid in the extraction and separation of critical materials. You will work in a collaborative environment, coordinating across different science and engineering fields, to develop effective strategies to aid in water purification and critical material recovery. On any given day, you may be called on to: + Synthesize and characterize materials for PFAS sequestration and catalytic degradation + Analyze and quantify material capacity and kinetics by adsorption and column experiments Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must work onsite at the Sandia Albuquerque location. Qualifications We Require: + PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field + Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, as evidenced by a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and external presentations at professional scientific conferences + Experience with materials synthesis and characterization + Experience with experimental research and technique development Qualifications We Desire: + Strong background in chemical analyses + Strong background working in a laboratory setting + Experience in performing adsorption and separation experiments + Experience in material synthesis, characterization, and analytical measurements, such as BET, SEM, XRD, TGA, ICP-MS, and spectroscopic methods. About Our Team: The Storage and Transportation Technologies Department conducts the R&D to support the development of the technical basis for the extended storage and transportation of commercial used nuclear fuel, and safeguards and security modeling and analysis of nuclear fuel cycle facilities. The department performs research pertaining to many areas of used nuclear fuel storage, transportation, and security. More specifically this team is multi-departmental linking up with Geochemistry and the Materials Reliability groups to develop new methods for PFAS sequestration and degradation as well as critical material recovery from unconventional sources.

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: + Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide + Extraordinary co-workers + Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world + Career advancement and enrichment opportunities + Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) + Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.

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. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date. 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. 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. Job ID: 689151