Materials Scientist 2

Overview: At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Integrated Discovery Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Integrated Discovery Sciences Directorate (IDSD) leads fundamental research across biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, materials science, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, quantum information science, mathematics, autonomy, and DOE national user facilities. Our vision is to accelerate scientific discovery by observing, understanding, simulating, predicting, and controlling dynamic biotic-abiotic processes and interactions within complex biological, chemical, material, and Earth systems. We intentionally connect disciplines to advance fundamental discovery science, develop transformative scientific capabilities, and address the nation's most important challenges in energy, environmental resilience, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, health, and national security. Rockstar Rewards: Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year. Research Associates excluded. **All benefits are dependent upon eligibility. Click Here For Rockstar Rewards Responsibilities: We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for pursuing fundamental research on the synthesis, characterization, and performance of metal and metal oxide thin films using ultra high vacuum-based thin film deposition tools. The candidate will be expected to develop and execute an experimental plan and analyze as well as interpret the data leading towards their dissemination in journal publications. The research will require a close collaboration with microscopists and computational materials scientists for developing novel materials and correlating the findings with theoretical predictions. The position contributes to programs addressing mission goals for the DOE Office of Basic Energy Sciences. Design and develop synthesis and characterization approaches for metal and metal oxide thin-film materials with desired functionality using state of the art thin film deposition techniques. Lead the design, procurement, commissioning, upgrade, and maintenance of UHV deposition and characterization instrumentation to sustain state-of-the-art capabilities and ensure reliable, efficient operation. Coordinate with appropriate support staff on routine preventive as well as unplanned maintenance of the UHV deposition and characterization instrumentation. Lead manuscript writing in peer reviewed journals and lead as well as support proposal development efforts. Present research findings at technical conferences and project review meetings. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR- MS/MA -OR- PhD Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, physics, chemical engineering, or a related field. Hands-on experience with pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and/or molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) systems is required. Experien…

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