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Automation Materials Chemist - Postdoctoral Researcher

Livermore, CA, us💼 Full-time💰 $123,048–$123,048🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Develop and automate high-throughput platforms integrating multi-modal electrochemical and spectroscopic methods to monitor and mitigate metal degradation mechanisms.

Role type

Postdoctoral Researcher (Materials Chemistry & Automation)

Builds

Automated experimental systems for high-throughput materials screening and degradation monitoring

Domain

Materials Science / Energy & Climate Security / Electrochemistry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | research

Required skills

Electrochemical characterization of metals, Instrument integration (robotics/fluidics), Data analysis programming, Operando/ex situ measurement protocols, Metal degradation mechanisms knowledge

Preferred skills

Polymer coating formulation, Raman spectroscopy, Statistical analysis/Design of Experiments, Machine learning/predictive modeling

Technologies

Raman spectroscopy, Robotic systems, Fluid-handling systems, Data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Develop automated high-throughput workflows, Design and execute electrochemistry/spectroscopy experiments, Collaborate with engineers to integrate analytical systems, Document research and publish papers, Maintain laboratory protocols and safety practices

Seniority

Postdoctoral (PhD required, max 3 years)

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