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August 30, 2024
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho Falls
FULL TIME
Membrane Filtration Postdoctoral Research Associate
Membrane Filtration Postdoctoral Research Associate - (21705)
DESCRIPTION
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a well-qualified Membrane Filtration Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in our Materials Separations and Analysis department reporting to the Project Investigator. You will perform laboratory-based research and development of polymer membrane and water filtration systems. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.
Postdoctoral Research Associates work independently, they are a strong asset to an established R&D team to achieve specific program goals on multiple projects within the same area of study. You will write scientific manuscripts for journal publication, project reports and proposals as well as preparing presentations of research results and presenting them at national/international conferences/workshops/meetings. Must maintain currency in relevant scientific literature, meet ES&H goals, demonstrate a strong commitment to safe laboratory practices, and perform all work in an environmentally safe and compliant manner.
Responsibilities Include:
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a well-qualified Membrane Filtration Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in our Materials Separations and Analysis department reporting to the Project Investigator. You will perform laboratory-based research and development of polymer membrane and water filtration systems. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.
Postdoctoral Research Associates work independently, they are a strong asset to an established R&D team to achieve specific program goals on multiple projects within the same area of study. You will write scientific manuscripts for journal publication, project reports and proposals as well as preparing presentations of research results and presenting them at national/international conferences/workshops/meetings. Must maintain currency in relevant scientific literature, meet ES&H goals, demonstrate a strong commitment to safe laboratory practices, and perform all work in an environmentally safe and compliant manner.
Responsibilities Include:
- You will help develop nanofiltration systems for chemical processing, such as rare earth element (REE) separations and recycling and lithium-ion battery recycling.
- Perform laboratory-based filtration experiments to develop membrane-driven separation processes of salts in aqueous solutions, utilize concepts in chemistry and chemical engineering to optimize process conditions and work independently while operating within a larger team to achieve specific project deliverables.
- Maintain current in relevant scientific literature and participate in preparing reports, peer-reviewed publications and proposals.
- Represent the laboratory though program reviews and technical presentations at conferences.
- Meet ES&H goals, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safe laboratory practices, and performs all work in an environmentally safe and compliant manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.
Minimum Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Chemistry - ideally with a Polymer membrane and water filtration specialty with a chemistry background. Ph.D. must be completed by commencement or within the previous five years.
- Demonstrated oral and published written communication skills (in English).
- Demonstrated experience developing membranes for the separation of salts in corrosive aqueous feed streams, which can include micro to nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, membrane distillation, or electrochemical processes.
- Water filtration systems assembly and operation at laboratory to benchtop scale. These include knowledge of pressure, temperature, and p H (conductivity) of solutions and their systems controls for small-scale setups.
- Experience with polymer membranes and flow cells that use flat sheet geometries, spiral-wound, and hollow-fiber arrays.
- Metal extraction experience of transitional elements and lanthanides, especially in acidic feed streams.
- High-performance polymer experience with aqueous and organic solutions, membrane formation, and module setup and design.
- Microscale to bench scale sample preparation along with product isolation methods using a fume hood.
- Spectroscopic analyses using flame atomic adsorption analysis, NMR, FT-IR, Raman, UV-Vis, and thermal analyses.
- The target salary for this position is $96,900. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
- TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.
PRIMARY LOCATION: US-ID-Idaho Falls
JOB: Postdoc
ORGANIZATION: Energy & Environment Science & Technology (Bxxx)
SCHEDULE: Full-time
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
JOB POSTING: Aug 29, 2024, 4:17:22 PM
UNPOSTING DATE: Sep 30, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
RELOCATION: Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK: On-Site Worker
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