Lab Automation Scientist for Inorganic Materials Synthesis

Lab Automation Scientist for Inorganic Materials Synthesis - 96309
Division: MS-Materials Sciences

The Materials Sciences Division (MSD, https://www2.lbl.gov/msd/) at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL, https://www.lbl.gov/) invites applications for a Lab Automation Scientist position from outstanding scientists to lead and develop a self-driven autonomous lab on inorganic materials synthesis and characterization for energy storage applications. In this exciting role, you will have significant responsibilities and play a leadership role in designing, developing, managing, and executing experiments with this autonomous lab. You will help develop new directions and ultimately fund a research program in the areas of autonomous design, synthesis, and development of emerging inorganic materials.

What You Will Do:

• Conceptualize, design, and build an automated facility for powder materials synthesis using solid and/or solution-based approaches.
• Develop automated hardware for powder and liquid handling, high-temperature processing, and sample preparation for analytical instruments.
• Design research projects in autonomous materials synthesis with AI/ML approaches.
• Conduct experiments in the autonomous lab.
• Manage and maintain the autonomous lab.
• Prepare and present proposals and communicate directly nwith the funding agency.
• Publish and present findings in refereed journals and conferences.
• Provide supervision of students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Collaborate closely with computational researchers.

What is Required:

• Ph.D. and/or equivalent experience in Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience working in the following areas:
• Automation on lab equipment
• Solid-state synthesis, hydrothermal synthesis, and other ceramic and solution synthesis methods
• Materials characterizations using X-ray diffraction, electron microscopes, thermogravimetric analysis, etc.
• Battery cathodes and solid electrolytes
• Extensive knowledge of materials science, especially in inorganic synthesis and electrochemical systems. Good understanding of computational materials science and machine learning.
• Outstanding publication record and conference presentations of research in process engineering, materials science, and electrochemistry.
• Experience in preparing successful funding proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with staff within the Division, the Facilities and the Lab, manufacturers, and all members in the group.
• Successful collaboration experience with computational researchers.
• Excellent mentoring skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience in the development of autonomous synthesis facilities.

Required Application Materials:

• Please submit an application with a current resume, including an updated publication record, and a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position.  
• Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to the development of autonomous and AI-driven labs and how they can contribute to the Scientific Vision of the Energy Sciences Area. (1 page limit)

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This position will remain open until filled.

Notes:

• This is a full-time, 2 years, career-track term appointment that may be renewed to a maximum of five years and that may be converted to career based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• 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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