About the role#
The Analytical Earth Science Group is seeking a Post-Master's Student to support experimental research on reaction and contaminant transport in subsurface environments. You will join a multidisciplinary team of geochemists, analytical chemists, experimentalists, and computational scientists to conduct research relevant to energy, environmental, and national security applications.
What you'll do#
- Conduct laboratory experiments investigating interactions among aqueous solutions, minerals, and geomaterials.
- Prepare experiments and samples for analysis.
- Monitor changes in aqueous and solid phases using techniques such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, and XRD.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data while documenting your results.
What you'll need#
- A Master's degree in chemistry, geochemistry, environmental science, geology, chemical engineering, or a closely related field, earned within the last 3 years.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- Experience conducting laboratory experiments and following established procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and document scientific data.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
- Familiarity with or interest in developing capabilities in ICP-MS, ICP-OES, XRF, or XRD.
- Experience with scientific data analysis, visualization, and quality assurance.
- Experience preparing aqueous, geological, or environmental samples.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- Work is performed on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid position.
- This role does not require a security clearance.
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a research institution based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 1943, the organization focuses on strategic science to support national security. Its workforce of over 13,000 people conducts research in fields such as supercomputing, nanotechnology, space exploration, and geophysics. The laboratory operates as a government agency.
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