The Center for Biomolecular Science and Engineering at the US Naval Research Laboratory, Washington DC (http://www.nrl.navy.mil/) is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to perform cutting edge research into the synthesis of polymeric materials derived from modified nitrated heterocycles for use as energetic binders in modular, next-generation energetic formulations. Research is a subset of a multidisciplinary effort to create a modular set of energetic materials that can be used for tunable formulations tailored for specific effects.

The successful candidate will have earned a PhD on a polymer-related topic and demonstrated skill in the synthesis and characterization of polymeric materials, including determination of molecular weight and polydispersity indices through gel permeation chromatography (GPC), thermal characterization of melting and glass transition points through differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and common chemical analysis techniques such as IR spectroscopy and NMR, among others. Applicant should also possess excellent written and oral scientific communication skills. This research opportunity enables the candidate to work with a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary team of researchers and experience applying polymer science to energetic materials.  

polymer; polymer synthesis; polymer characterization; energetic materials; organic synthesis

citizenship

Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

level

Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Additional Benefits

relocation

Awardees who reside more than 50 miles from their host laboratory and remain on tenure for at least six months are eligible for paid relocation to within the vicinity of their host laboratory.

health insurance

A group health insurance program is available to awardees and their qualifying dependents in the United States.