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Postdoctoral Researcher—Photoelectrocatalysis
Golden, CO · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$77k-$126kDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisIntellectual PropertySystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMicroscopyScientific WritingResearchExperimental DesignMass SpectrometryPublic Speaking
About the role
- Posting Title Postdoctoral Researcher-Photoelectrocatalysis.
- Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.
- Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration.
Responsibilities
- Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.
- Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
Requirements
- Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
- Additional Required Qualifications
- Established track record in scientific writing, presentation, publication, and communication.
- If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment.
- Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
- All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.
Nice to have
- Candidates should have direct experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Photoelectrocatalysis, electrocatalysis, or photocatalysis, particularly for fuel-forming reactions such as CO2R, NO3RR, HER, or OER
- Spectroscopic or other characterization of (photo/electro)catalysts and/or modified materials surfaces
- Strategies for establishing the stability of new materials exposed to electrolyte and during catalytic operation
- Semiconductor device physics
- Characterization of the optoelectronic of semiconductors
- Job Application Submission Window
- The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Compensation
- In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
- $76,600 - $126,400
- NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.
Benefits
- We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
- Benefits Summary
- Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
Company info
- From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future.
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- Reasonable Accommodations
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