Carbon Materials Scientist

Job Description

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Job Description:

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Come join the Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), where you’ll be able to work side by side conducting research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research; discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation’s energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. You will contribute to the development of patents, written reports, journal articles, and contribute to presentations on findings, highlights, and innovative solutions in DOE-sanctioned meetings, scientific conferences, and national committees. Explore the Research Support Services (RSS) contract for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) here - https://netl.doe.gov/

Leidos is looking to hire a Carbon Materials Scientist. The selected candidate for this position will support the NETL research group with a focus on carbon nanomaterials manufacturing and characterization. The candidate should possess knowledge of and practical experience with conducting synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of carbon nanomaterials such as graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, graphene, and composite materials based on these carbon nanomaterials.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (partial telework will be an option)

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Synthesize carbon nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, graphene as well as composite materials incorporating carbon nanomaterials into different matrices, such as polymers.
• Functionalize various carbon nanomaterials for dispersion into different solvents and polymers, for synthesis of composite materials via covalent and noncovalent interactions, and for applications that require controlled surface chemistry.
• Characterize the structural, optical, electronic properties of different carbon nanomaterials and composites using electron microscopy, FTIR, Raman, UV-vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy, and XRD.
• Collect, analyze, and report experimental data from experiments.
• Experience with data processing and analysis software as well as Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is required.
• Participate and present results in regular team meetings.
• Ability to design, optimize and implement processes to scale up the synthesis of nanomaterials.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a closely related field with an emphasis in conducting synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of carbon nanomaterials such as graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, graphene, and composite materials based on these carbon nanomaterials.
• The candidate should have at least 1 year of postgraduate research and development experience in laboratory operations.
• The candidate must possess extensive knowledge of the fundamental principles, theories, practices, and established methodology of engineering, chemistry, and materials science.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The preference will be a candidate that has demonstrated ability authoring publications for peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and presenting results to stakeholders related to their research work. Research work at a structured laboratory like a national lab where safety is paramount is preferred.

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