Be Part of Shaping the Future!

The Adavanced Energy Department has an opportunity for a Postdoctoral Chemist in the field of polymer chemistry to design, synthesize, and characterize new polymer materials primarily for use in fuel cells. (For additional information about this Department, go to http://eetd.lbl.gov/r-aet.html.)

As a Chemist Post Doc Fellow, you will:

• Design, synthesize and characterize new polymer materials primarily for use in fuel cells.
• Apply these materials to light-weight batteries, Polymer LED devices, biosensors, and electrochemical reactors.
• Conduct electrochemical characterization of polymers, as well as chemical, mechanical and morphological characterization.
• Prepare reports and make presentations at internal and scientific meetings.

Qualifications

• A recent (within the last 4 years) Ph.D. in polymer chemistry with a strong emphasis on polymer or organic chemistry.
• A background/experience in organic/polymer synthesis, including operation of FT-IR, high-field NMR, UV-VIS, chromatography (GC, GC/MS, HPLC, GPC, CE), mass spectroscopy, chemical, and thermal/rheological characterization of polymers (DSC/TGA/DMA).
• Experience in microscopy techniques such as AFM, SEM and TEM, as well as familiarity with air-sensitive materials and use of a glove box, Schlenk-line and vacuum deposition equipment.
• Experience with electrochemistry inculding fuel cell systems.
• Very good oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with batteries, Polymer LED devices, and conducting polymers.

 Notes

This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal based on performance and continued funding. There are two openings for this position, which will remain open until filled.

To apply:

To apply from this page, click the link below and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both your resume or CV and a statement of your research interests. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position.

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