Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

The Critical Material Institute within the Ames National Laboratory, is searching for a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research on the synthesis of organic substances related to critical material separation. The project is highly collaborative, including partnerships with other national labs and industrial collaborators. The successful candidate must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

 Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field must be completed prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated extensive experience in the synthesis and characterization of small and polymeric molecules using thermos- or electro-catalytic methods.

Experience in standard purification methods of small and polymeric molecules and characterization by tools such as NMR, FTIR, mass spectrometry, etc.

Preferred background in performing formulation, characterization, and evaluation of membranes.

Experience with flow synthesis of organic substances is preferred.

Experience with Design-of-Experiment (DoE) and/or high-throughput experimentation is preferred.

Department Unit/Website:

www.ameslab.gov  

Proposed Start Date:
January 2, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 1, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
September 22, 2023

Posting Close Date:
October 22, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R13043