Sandia National Laboratories is a leading research and development organization that focuses on national security and technology innovation. Our team of experts is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in various fields, including chemistry, chemical engineering, and material science.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting scientific investigations of the geochemical environment and conditions of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). This is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years.

• Support the initiation, design, development, execution, and evaluation of new processes, products, and systems through basic and applied research.
• Support R&D toward a fuller knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of geochemical phenomena and of observable facts.
• Assist with the development of new understanding and capabilities by using the scientific method's hypothesis, test, and evaluation techniques; critical review; and other engineering R&D methods.

• PhD in Chemistry, Geosciences, or other closely related, relevant field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Environmental Engineering).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

• Ability to conduct and communicate creative, independent research as proven through a record of high technical accomplishment (e.g., publications in high-impact scientific journals and/or presentations at national/international conferences).
• Experience or education with analytical chemistry methods, electrochemistry or geochemistry experimental design.
• Experience or education with geochemical models, or molecular simulation.
• Working knowledge of the following instruments used in analytical chemistry: ICP-MS, ICP-AES, Ion Chromatograph, TGA, TOC Analyzer, XRD, Scanning electron microscope and Electron Dispersion Spectrometer, Gloveboxes, General: balances, pipettes, titrators, pH meters, stirrers, sonicator, glassware.
• Previous internship experience in chemical analysis.
• Experience and/or education with any simulation programs, and statistics software.
• Strong interpersonal skills including respectful collaboration and communication, oral and written communication skills, and proven record of excellence in the technical field.