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Postdoctoral Researcher in Reaction Engineering for Biorefining and Biomass Conversion National Laboratory of the Rockies in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time employment at 40 hours per week with an annual salary range of $76,600–$126,400. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance; pension benefits; a 403(b) employee savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; paid time off; sick leave; paid holidays; and potentially relocation expense reimbursement, subject to eligibility and applicable rules. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible
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United States
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Los Alamos National Laboratory
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About this position
The National Laboratory of the Rockies is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in Reaction Engineering for Biorefining in Golden, Colorado, United States. The researcher will join the RRES Center’s Chemical Catalysis and Reaction Engineering group.
The project focuses on reaction engineering for biomass fractionation into polysaccharide-rich pulps and lignin- and extractives-rich oils. The goal is to develop cost-effective process technologies, potentially using existing or retrofitted kraft pulping systems, while improving atom economy and enabling downstream fractionation of solid and liquid products. Related research includes biomass and waste-feedstock conversion, chemical recycling of waste plastics, lignin oxidation catalysis, catalytic depolymerization, reactor and catalyst design, separations, and analytical characterization.
The successful candidate will plan and conduct collaborative research, design and operate novel reactor systems, perform reaction engineering and catalyst/process design, work safely and independently, communicate results, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute effectively to a large multidisciplinary team of engineers and chemists.
Applicants must have received a PhD within the past three years and demonstrate experience in reaction engineering, transport phenomena in complex reactor systems, reactor design and operation, troubleshooting, safety procedures, and scholarly publication. Preferred experience includes biomass conversion, lignin chemistry, catalytic depolymerization, biorefining, complex-solid processing, downstream separations, and analytical techniques such as GC-MS.
The initial appointment is one year, with possible renewal up to three years. The salary range is $76,600–$126,400 annually, with a competitive benefits package. Applicants must apply through the NLR Workday portal and provide a cover letter and resume. The anticipated application window is up to 30 days and may be extended.
Funding details
Full-time employment at 40 hours per week with an annual salary range of $76,600–$126,400. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance; pension benefits; a 403(b) employee savings plan with employer match; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; paid time off; sick leave; paid holidays; and potentially relocation expense reimbursement, subject to eligibility and applicable rules. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible
What's required
Applicants must be recent PhD graduates within the last three years and must meet the educational requirements before the employment start date. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience in reaction engineering; understanding of transport phenomena in complex reactor systems; ability to design, build, and safely operate novel reactor systems; troubleshooting, problem-solving, and attention to detail; ability to deliver high-quality results within aggressive timelines; a strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications; and a strong safety record with the ability to follow complex standard operating procedures. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with biomass conversion and lignin, expertise in reaction engineering for biorefining or processes containing complex solids, experience in lignin chemistry and catalytic depolymerization, downstream processing or separations experience, and in-depth experience with analytical techniques such as GC-MS. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a federal PIV card, pass the required background investigation and pre-employment drug test, and satisfy DOE access and work-authorization requirements.
How to apply
Submit an application through the NLR Workday job portal. Include a cover letter and resume, and submit a separate application for this position even if you have applied to other roles. Applications are accepted during an anticipated 30-day submission window, which may be extended.
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