| Location | Golden, Colorado |
| Salary | $76,600–$126,400 Per Year |
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Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in NLR’s Chemistry and Nanoscience Center to work on low/ intermediate temperature (90-200oC) fuel cell development. This position focuses on improving performance, durability, and robustness to fuel sources through the development of novel electrode structures. While the primary application is in proton exchange membrane-based fuel cell systems the knowledge gleaned will have applicability to other electrochemical energy conversion devices like electrolyzers, separation processes, and chemical production.
The candidate will be responsible for the fabrication of electrospun electrodes, their subsequent incorporation into membrane electrode assemblies, experimental design, in-situ electrochemical testing, and the interpretation of electrochemical performance. Fundamental knowledge of electrochemistry is required. The candidate is expected to explore not only the materials space relative to electrochemical energy conversion devices, but the process space of electrospinning, including how process parameters impact electrode morphology and electrochemical performance.
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
In general, candidates should have a demonstrated track record of success in addressing fundamental and applied science questions and devising solutions to challenging problems.
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
* Based on eligibility rules
NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.
If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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