Job posting: Senior/Principal Synthetic Materials Chemist, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM

Via Bluesky, this position: 

We are seeking an outstanding synthetic materials chemist to establish both an independent research program and a develop a user program with capabilities on offer to the external user community at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT), a DOE-funded user facility. The successful candidate will be a synthetic chemist working in an area of interest to the Soft, Biological, and Composite Nanomaterials Thrust at CINT. Of particular interest are synthesis, characterization, and applications of polymers and/or nanoparticles, but outstanding candidates working to synthesize other materials that have synergistic opportunities will be considered.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Lead the development of new synthetic techniques in materials chemistry
• Collaborate with other researchers at the laboratory, around the country, or around the world
• Lead or collaborate in the development of new projects from a variety of funding agencies
• Communicate results through high impact journals and conference presentations

Due to the nature of the work the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico Relocation will be provided for those that qualify.

Salary Range:

$114,000 - $227,500

Qualifications We Require:

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field, plus 2 or more years post degree experience
• Significant experience in the synthesis of nanomaterials
• Record of technical achievement as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in high profile journals
• Able to acquire and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Full ad here. Best wishes to those interested.