Postdoctoral Research Associate - Synthetic Polymer Chemist

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will focus on polymer synthesis and characterization for fundamental understanding of depolymerization and polymerization of polymers coupled with autonomous chemistry. This position resides in the Soft Materials and Membranes group in the Separation and Polymer Chemistry section, Chemical Sciences Division, Physical Sciences Directorate, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

As part of the team, the postdoc will synthesize novel polymers utilizing both polymerization and depolymerization, especially with robotic autonomous chemistry. They will unravel mechanistic understanding and valorize depolymerized building blocks to new polymers, along with conducting characterization.

The project is highly collaborative, working with other polymer scientists, physicists, computational scientists, and neutron scattering experts. The role involves operating in a dynamic research environment within the laboratory.

Responsibilities include presenting and reporting research results, publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner, and ensuring compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.

Maintain strong commitment to values and ethics while delivering ORNL’s mission through core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service in a respectful workplace.