Research Associate

Research Associate Location San Francisco Bay Area, CA :

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Chemical Sciences Division, has an opening for a Research Associate to join the team. In this exciting role, you will provide research support to a program involved with developing electrochemical devices for CO2 reduction, as part of a joint program between Berkeley Laboratory and other national lab partners. The hire will assist the principal investigator in the assembly, testing and performance analysis of dark electrolyzers for CO2 reduction to syngas. What You Will Do:

• Electrochemical measurements and device-level testing.
• Formulation of electrode inks and additives for electrode fabrication
• Determination of device efficiencies using electrochemical and chromatographic separation methods.
• Support a major component of assigned research projects.
• Able to interact productively with multiple members of a project team.
• Performing research assignments including the collection, processing and analysis of data, while contributing to publications. Maintaining rigorous experimental records.

What is Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferred, in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Applied Physics and with at least one year's experience testing electrolyzers, or equivalent years of experience in a combination of education and related work experience
• Essential knowledge and skills in basic electrochemistry and gas chromatography.
• Competent writing ability.
• Experience with data collection, workup and analysis in Matlab, R or python.
• Experience with generating device mock-ups in CAD software such as Solidworks and/or AutoCAD.
• A demonstrated ability to learn and apply new principles to research.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to lift 10-20 lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with thin-metal deposition via sputtering.

Notes:

• This is a full time 16 month, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• The hiring hourly range for this position is $24.46- $37.88. Salary for this position is based on a step schedule and the final candidate's qualifications, relevant experience (if applicable, and union contract agreement).
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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Berkeley Lab (LBNL) addresses the world's most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab's scientific expertise has been recognized with 16 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. Working at Berkeley Lab has many rewards including a competitive compensation program, excellent health and welfare programs, a retirement program that is second to none, and outstanding development opportunities. To view information about the many rewards that are offered at Berkeley Lab- Click Here. Berkeley Lab is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. Equal Opportunity and IDEA Information Links: Know your rights, click here for the supplement: "Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law" and the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision under 41 CFR 60-1.4.