Postdoctoral Appointee - Geoscience Research, Onsite

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We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher (job title: Postdoctoral Appointee) to join our team and assist with experimental geomechanics, material science, and geothermal energy research.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Support state‑of‑the‑art rock mechanics testing.
• Develop and implement laboratory experiments.
• Interpret coupled process behavior in materials.
• Process and analyze experimental data for subsurface applications.

This position is located in Albuquerque, NM, and the annual salary for this position is $98,500.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

• PhD in geology/geophysics, geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, or other relevant, related discipline
• Hands‑on experience in laboratory experimentation
• Experience with geophysical analysis
• Proven record of technical accomplishment and strong written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by publications in peer‑reviewed journals and/or presentations at scientific conferences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L‑level security clearance

• Familiarity with data acquisition and processing techniques
• Experience with experimental rock mechanics research and subsurface energy applications
• Proven ability to independently identify and develop innovative solutions to a diverse range of challenges
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in technical writing
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to thrive in a high‑functioning environment

The Geothermal Research Department is an organization that delivers unique solutions for customers who require components and systems capable of operating in harsh and often high‑temperature environments. The historical mission of the department was to address technology needs related to the development of geothermal energy (a baseload renewable energy resource); in particular accessing, monitoring and engineering of geothermal resources in subsurface geologic environments.

This mission continues, but the capabilities of the organization have also been leveraged to address other issues of national importance. Current activities are broad in scope and require the efforts of multidisciplinary technical teams with expertise in mechanical engineering, drilling technologies, electronics, geosciences, materials, sensors, and explosives/propellants.

Our customer base spans a wide variety of governmental and private sponsors, and we work closely with the geothermal power industry, oil & gas developers, service companies, other national laboratories and academia. In addition, the department maintains and continually updates a wide variety of unique testing capabilities for evaluation of technologies in simulated downhole environments.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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