Postdoctoral Researcher, Separations Science and Engineering for Biorefining

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Researcher, Separations Science and Engineering for Biorefining role is onsite in Golden, CO, with a 40-hour workweek. The annual salary range is $76,600–$126,400. The National Laboratory of the Rockies conducts energy systems research and development; this position supports the RRES Center’s Separations Science group and its research on cost-effective biorefinery processes. The researcher develops and demonstrates separation methods for lignocellulosic biorefining, including dynamic membrane filtration and chromatography. The work contributes to recovery of lignin oil, water, and pulping chemicals and advances practical, cost-effective processes for biorefineries.

What you'll do

• Work safely and independently in a laboratory
• plan and execute research with other researchers
• develop and demonstrate separations methods for biorefining, including dynamic membrane filtration and chromatography
• communicate scientific results in writing and presentations
• author peer-reviewed publications
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and chemists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

postdoctoral researcher

separations science

biorefining

national laboratory of the rockies

golden co

energy research

membrane filtration

chromatography

lignocellulosic biorefining

laboratory research

peer-reviewed publications

$76,600–$126,400/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short-term disability
• pension benefits
• 403(b) savings plan with employer match
• life and AD&D insurance
• paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Why this role

Postdoctoral appointment initially for one year, with possible renewal for up to three years; requires a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.

About the employer

National Laboratory of the Rockies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.