Postdoctoral Research Associate - Organometallic Synthetic Chemist
Oak Ridge National Laboratory · Oak Ridge, United States
Postdoctoral Researcher, Synthetic & Coordination Chemistry
Synthetic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and postdoctoral position at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, United States · On-site
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
About
The Helms group develops bio-derived chelators and functional polymer sorbents for critical-mineral recovery. Research combines molecular synthesis, metal-binding selectivity and kinetics, analytical characterization and separation testing, including regeneration and cycle life. The two-year postdoctoral role offers annual pay of USD 99,192–110,808. Priority review is December 1, 2026.
Requirements
A relevant chemistry or chemical-engineering PhD; organic synthesis, coordination chemistry and analytical characterization experience; fewer than three years of paid postdoctoral experience.
Topics
- bio-derived chelators
- functional polymer sorbents
- critical-mineral recovery
- molecular synthesis
- metal-binding selectivity
- analytical characterization
- separation testing
- cycle life
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