Several postdoctoral positions are available in the research group of Dr. Timothy N. Lambert at Sandia National Laboratories.
Projects will focus on the synthesis and testing of ion selective membranes and their application in new alkaline storage batteries.
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Please apply at www.sandia.gov Posting # 668101
Postdoctoral Appointee - Materials Chemistry and Membrane Development |
We are seeking a passionate postdoctoral researcher who wants to see their research have direct impact on innovative projects. Are you looking to do innovative and creative research? Do you want to be a member of a high performing team? You could join our dynamic team to use your experience to develop cutting edge solutions by using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to explore creative and unique solutions.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Synthesize new ion and/or electronic conducting oligomers and polymers
- Prepare polymer and polymer-based composites for application as ion selective membranes for applications in electrical energy storage, separations and catalysis
- Conduct fundamental analytical and spectroscopic inquiries into new membrane formulations and their functions
- Integrate new membranes into prototype electrochemical systems/batteries
- Collaborate with Sandia's multi-disciplinary environment and span the range from fundamental to applied research: both to publish peer-reviewed scientific articles and aid in the development of technologies transferable to U.S. renewable energy industries where relevant.
Qualifications:
You have the following:
- PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering or a related discipline
- Publication record of innovative research in the related fields
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE L security clearance
You also have one, or more, of the following:
- Good oral- and written-communication skills
- Collaborative approach
- Experience casting/processing polymers into membranes
- Experience in self-assembly and other supramolecular chemistry concepts
- Experience in molecular/ion recognition chemistry
- Synthetic inorganic (materials) chemistry experience
- General electrochemistry knowledge
- Experience with electrochemical systems (Batteries, Capacitors, Electrolyzers)
- Experience incorporating polymers into electrochemical devices
- Proven project management skills
- Ability to mentor undergraduate students and technologists
The Photovoltaics & Materials Tech Department, part of Sandia's Renewable Energy Technologies Group, conducts research and development and applies real world solutions to increase the viability of sustainable and clean energy systems. Research focuses on solar energy photovoltaics (PV), materials chemistry, and device integration for energy generation, energy efficiency, and carbon management. We apply PV and materials research to the following areas: PV cell technologies including Si, CdTe and CIGS thin films, and emerging technologies (i.e., perovskites), advanced PV module designs (i.e., bifacial, split cells conformable), concentrating solar power, hydrogen production, and batteries for grid and device storage. We work in partnership throughout Sandia and with industry, academia, and other national labs in research for the Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office: Solar Energy Technology Office, Office of Electricity, the Department of Defense; and Sandia's Laboratory Directed Research and Development program.