Postdoctoral Appointee - Polymer Chemistry/Materials Science and Additive Manufacturing, Onsite

Bidder Eligibility This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance. Employees, excluding student interns, must remain in their current position for one year from their hire date before bidding on a new job. However, the hiring manager may obtain approval to consider a candidate before the one-year requirement is met via the review process. This approval must be secured prior to being interviewed for a posted position. The application of this requirement will not supersede collective bargaining agreements. Please refer to the collective bargaining labor agreements for eligibility requirements for represented bidders. About Sandia Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide Extraordinary co-workers Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world Career advancement and enrichment opportunities Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov These benefits vary by job classification. What Your Job Will Be Like We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Appointee to join our team of scientists conducting fundamental research and development in the field of polymer materials science and additive manufacturing at Sandia National Laboratories. In this position, you will work with staff members, students, and technologists using a range of techniques to develop, characterize, and print organic and hybrid materials as part of a multi-institution research center. Applicants should have experience in materials synthesis, formulation, and characterization, and should be experienced in, or interested in developing expertise in, 3D printing techniques. Experience with the development and characterization of photoactive chemistries and materials is also a plus but is not required. This position will be part of a dynamic team spanning multiple organizations and will require independent problem-solving, cooperative teamwork, and mentorship. A successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and execute innovative research ideas, communicate research results to principal investigators and program managers, present at internal and external forums and conferences, participate in program meetings, and publish in peer-reviewed journals. You will also have the opportunity to mentor students and to seek funding for additional research topics with the guidance and support of your mentor. On any given day, you may be called on to: Perform polymer and/or materials synthesis, functionalization, and characterization, and develop and characterize new formulation chemistries to enable control of polymerization processes with light Utilize photorheology, spectroscopy, fluorimetry, and photoNMR to characterize photochemical processes relevant to additive manufacturing Develop…

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