materials scientist

McCormick & Company

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Packaging Materials Laboratory Scientist I
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</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p>You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments &ndash; and we&rsquo;re only getting started. At McCormick, we&rsquo;re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.</p>
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McCormick employees &ndash; all 14,000 of us across the world &ndash; are what makes this company a great place to work.</p><br>
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We are looking to hire a <b>Packaging Lab Scientist I </b>immediately at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland.</p><br>
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What We Bring To The Table:</p>
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The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you&rsquo;d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:</p>
<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li></ul>
<ul><li>Career growth opportunities</li></ul>
<ul><li>Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices</li></ul>
<ul><li>Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tuition assistance</li></ul><br>
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Position Overview:</b></div>
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The Packaging Laboratory Scientist I is responsible for developing and/or executing laboratory science projects, managing &amp; executing internal and external laboratory testing, maintaining laboratory equipment, and creating and implementing new test methodologies. This role supports new products, cost savings projects and manufacturing/supply chain improvements, and works cross-functionally to add value to the initiatives. You&rsquo;ll work with a diverse array of packaging formats and materials used for our leading brands including McCormick, Old Bay, Lawry&rsquo;s, Grill Mates, French&rsquo;s, Cholula, Frank&rsquo;s, and Gourmet Garden.</div><br>
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Key Responsibilities:</b></div>
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<li>Development and/or execution of laboratory science projects.</li>
<li>Execution of laboratory testing of packages, packaging components, or packaging materials internally and through external partners, to validate or predict performance, durability, function &amp; reliability.</li>
<li>Laboratory operations support to include implementation of safety practices, creation &amp; maintenance of test procedures and SOPs, and equipment calibration &amp; maintenance.</li>
<li>Manage multiple work assignments concurrently with accountability for deliverables and milestones.</li>
<li>Plan and prioritize work to ensure deadlines and expectations are met and be highly self-directed.</li>
<li>Interact across all levels of the organization, work cross-functionally, and participate in project activities.</li>
<li>Apply established standards, controls, and processes.</li></ul><br>
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Required Qualifications:</b></div>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Technology, or a technically relevant discipline.</li>
<li>1-3 years of experience in technical areas of laboratory testing, laboratory projects and laboratory operations, preferably in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.</li>
<li>Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Creative problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and highly organized.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to be a team player.</li></ul><br>
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Preferred Qualifications:</b></div>
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<li>Food industry and manufacturing environment experience.</li>
<li>Experience with advanced laboratory analysis equipment, automated metrology systems, robotics, and artificial intelligence.</li>
<li>Experience with SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint software.</li></ul><br>
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McCormick &amp; Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>
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As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.</p><br>
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Base Salary: $63,250 to $110,680</p>
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Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick&rsquo;s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:</p>
<ul><li>Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits</li></ul>
<ul><li>Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support</li></ul>
<ul><li>Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans</li></ul>
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?</b></h2><p>
As a McCormick employee you&rsquo;ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself&mdash;to have a say in where the company is going and how it&rsquo;s growing.</p>
<p>Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.</p><br>
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<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Baltimore</p></div>

Packaging Materials Laboratory Scientist I

KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology)

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  The senior staff scientist is responsible for providing advanced TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) application support to facilitate KAUST high impact research. He/she is expected to improve existing practice and develop new methods to improve the equipment&rsquo;s performance and tackle challenging scientific problems with users. He/she is also expected to conduct advanced training to KAUST researchers and outside entities. This position has a major focus on physical/material science.
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   Major Responsibilities
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   Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods and approaches.
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   Collaborate with users on challenging scientific problems through novel application of advanced TEM techniques, which is expected to result in high impact publications
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   Develop expertise of electron optics and optimize the equipment optic conditions.
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   Develop expertise in high energy resolution and make it available to advanced users through SOP for high impact research projects.
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   Build up knowledge in the areas of EM Lab&rsquo;s key customers, including catalysis, membrane and
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   semiconductors, to facility value-added support
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   Conduct training to basic and advanced users.
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   Stay on top of the current trend of transmission electron microscopy development.
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   Advice Core Labs on new capability/expertise buildup.
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   Work with equipment suppliers to solve outstanding equipment and application issues.
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   Work with service engineer to ensure assigned equipment high uptime.
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   Coaching/training junior scientists on advanced techniques.
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   Ensure good laboratory practice and safety in the assigned work area at all times
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   Perform routine laboratory duties and maintenance, including administrative, procurement, service on task forces and committees
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   Strong understanding of working principles and solid knowledge of TEM and crystallography.
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   Good general knowledge of materials science and strong capability to learn new development in novel materials.
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   Strong capability to use a wide application of complex principles, theories and concepts in the field of electron microscopy in combination of working knowledge of other related materials science disciplines to provide solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
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   Solid understanding of electron optics of monochromated and spherical aberration corrected TEM/STEM
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   A dedicated and results-oriented team player.
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   Advance knowledge of EELS and its applications
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   Ph.D degree in materials science, physics, and/or chemistry with strong focus on electron microscopy.
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   Minimum of 7 years&rsquo; experience in TEM as application scientist or staff scientist in a TEM dedicated laboratory with extended experience with aberration correctors
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Sr Staff Scientist Electron Microscopy, Imaging & Characterization Core Lab

Sandia National Laboratories

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Sandia</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>Sandia National Laboratories is the nation&rsquo;s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:</p><ul>
<li>Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide</li>
<li>Extraordinary co-workers</li>
<li>Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world</li>
<li>Career advancement and enrichment opportunities</li>
<li>Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)</li>
<li>Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*</li></ul><p>
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov</p><div><ul><li><br>
These benefits vary by job classification.</li></ul></div>
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What Your Job Will Be Like</b></h2>
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<div></div><div><div>We are seeking an Analytical Chemist.</div><div>
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On any given day, you may be called on to:</div><ul><li>
Develop new methodologies or tools for measuring gas, liquid, or solid compositions and their impurities</li><li>
Utilize existing tools and technologies in unique ways to solve complex problems</li><li>
Further the understanding of materials aging, decomposition, or interaction with other materials</li><li>
Pursue research funding internally and externally</li><li>
Learn about a variety of processes and products and select appropriate analytical tools to evaluate those processes and products</li><li>
Communicate effectively with internal customers, determine their analytical measurement needs, design protocols and test methods, collect data, and report on results</li><li>
Work collaboratively with other staff, technologists and others both within and external to the Analytical Science &amp; Corrosion department</li><li>
Publish and/or present the results of your work both internally and externally</li></ul><p><br>
This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified individual to participate in groundbreaking research while contributing to a large variety of problems faced by the national security complex and to bring their skills to bear in solving these problems.</p><p>
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.</p><br>
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Salary Range</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>$117,500 - $235,700</p><ul><li>Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.</li></ul>
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Qualifications We Require</b></h2>
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<div></div><div><ul><li>A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.</li><li>
Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q security clearance</li></ul><p></p>
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Qualifications We Desire</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>The ideal R&amp;D Material Scientist candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:</p><ul><li>
Graduate degree in Materials Science or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).</li><li>
Experience in a research and development environment.</li><li>
Experience with materials characterization techniques.</li><li>
Experience working on teams consisting of multidisciplinary and multi-disciplinary experimentalists, modelers, and theorists with a common goal.</li><li>
Effective interpersonal skills for giving presentations, preparing reports, writing articles, and explaining the important aspects of technical work to customers.</li></ul><p>
The ideal candidate will also have the following:</p><ul><li>
PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or closely related science or engineering field, plus 1 or more years of postgraduate experience</li><li>
Solid interpersonal skills as evidenced by a record of publication of results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at professional technical conferences (A publication list should be included as in your resume)</li><li>
Minimum of 2 years proven experience in a research laboratory</li><li>
Experience with proposing and acquiring funding for original scientific research</li><li>
Research program or expertise that can grow the research portfolio of the department</li><li>
Experience working with highly hazardous chemicals (HF, strong acids, etc.)</li><li>
Experience with inorganic analytical techniques (ICP/MS, ICP/OES, and digestion methods)</li><li>
Experience with separations (gas and liquid) and detectors (mass spectrometry, FID, TCD, UV/VIS)</li><li>
Understanding of and experience with mass spectrometry ionization methods (ESI, APCI, EI, CI, MALDI)</li><li>
Advanced data processing skills with Masslynx and/or Chemstation and/or Masshunter/AMDIS</li><li>
Ability to prioritize tasks and execute multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>
A dedication to quality, safety, collaboration, and teamwork<br>
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Our Team</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>The reliability of devices, components, and ultimately systems is directly affected by the properties and interactions of their constituent materials. The prime goal of the Analytical Science and Corrosion Department is to ensure that effective materials-related information is provided to customers who design and field high-consequence hardware, such that long-term reliability will be attained. Our department's R&amp;D activities have significant focus on the needs of Sandia's Nuclear Deterrence program customers. We also provide support to customers in other areas including Energy and Environment and National Security Programs. We have expertise in gas/solid interactions, corrosion and electrochemistry, and the aging and mechanical properties of ceramics, glasses and other brittle materials. We provide this expertise and support to our customers during all phases of design, production, storage, use, and retirement.</p>
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Posting Duration</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.</p>
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Security Clearance</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.</p><p>
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.</p>
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EEO</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.</p>
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NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs</b></h2><div><br>
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</div><p>If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.</p><p>
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior/Principal R&D S&E, Materials Science - Analytical Chemistry, Onsite

Join the IPG Team!
<br>Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!
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This position can be based out of Marysville, MI, or work remotely with some travel as needed.
<br><b>Title:</b> Senior Data Scientist
<br><b>Department:</b> Research and Development
<br><b>Immediate Supervisor:</b> R&D Vice President
<br><b>Status:</b> Exempt Salaried
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<b>Position Purpose:</b> The Senior Data Scientist will support R&D efforts in bio-polymers and sustainable materials and focusing on applying advanced data science, statistical modeling, and machine learning to experimental, process, and materials data to accelerate innovation, improve material performance, and reduce development cycles.
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Principle Accountabilities
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<li>Partner with polymer scientists, chemists, and engineers to support bio polymer research and development using data-driven methods</li>
<li>Analyze and model experimental, formulation, and process data to identify structure–property–process relationships</li>
<li>Develop predictive models to support:</li>
<li>Material performance and property optimization</li>
<li>Formulation design and screening</li>
<li>Scale up and process optimization</li>
<li>Design and analyze experiments (DOE) to maximize learning efficiency and reduce development timelines</li>
<li>Build and maintain reproducible data workflows for R&D data ingestion, cleaning, and analysis</li>
<li>Apply machine learning techniques (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, time-series modeling) to complex scientific datasets</li>
<li>Collaborate with data engineering and IT teams to enable scalable data infrastructure for R&D</li>
<li>Communicate insights, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of data visualization best practices</li>
<li>Experience working with batch or streaming data processes a plus</li>
<li>Contribute to data dictionaries and process flow diagrams for complex data solutions</li>
<li>Mentor junior data scientists or technical staff and contribute to data science best practices within R&D</li>
<li>Stay current with advances in materials informatics, polymer modeling, and applied AI in scientific research</li>
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Essential Skills and Experience
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred</li>
<li>10+ years of professional experience in data science, applied analytics, or scientific computing; experience working with materials science, polymer science or chemical R&D data, preferred</li>
<li>Strong proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis and modeling</li>
<li>Solid experience with SQL and working with structured and semi-structured datasets</li>
<li>Strong foundation in statistics, experimental design, and multivariate analysis</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience applying machine learning to real-world, noisy scientific or experimental data</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional R&D environment</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights</li>
<li>Familiarity with bio polymers, sustainable materials, or polymer processing, preferred</li>
<li>Experience with DOE software, laboratory data management systems (LIMS), or scientific databases, preferred</li>
<li>Experience deploying models to support R&D decision-making or manufacturing scale-up, preferred</li>
<li>Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and data science lifecycle tools, preferred</li>
<li>Prior experience mentoring or leading technical projects, preferred</li>
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Why Choose IPG?
<br>At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.
<br>Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.
<br>With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!
<br>We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.
<br>You belong here. Join us today!

Data Scientist - Materials R&D - Remote-Travel

New York University Abu Dhabi

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 The Water Research Center, New York University Abu Dhabi, is seeking to hire an Associate Research Scientist to develop calix[n]arene-based covalent organic frameworks for water purification.
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 The successful candidate will develop new calix[n]arene-based covalent organic frameworks for water purification applications. To explore this area of macrocycle-based porous frameworks for water contaminant removal, the candidate will be involved in the directed synthesis of organic macrocycle containing linkers and porous frameworks and then investigate the supramolecular interactions with various organic pollutants. This would require knowledge in the design and synthesis of porous frameworks, particularly in techniques such as Schlenk line, glove box, powder X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, electron microscopy, and porosity analysis. The candidate is expected to have a thorough understanding of the analytical techniques used to characterize the materials. Experience in the application of such materials to water treatment is preferred. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of PhD scientists, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
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 Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry or materials science. Excellent experimental and synthetic skills relevant to the project (particularly, synthesis of covalent organic frameworks) are required.
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 The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of degree, a one-page summary of research accomplishments and interests, and at least 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Huden Khalil: hsk8152@nyu.edu.
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 NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity&rsquo;s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.
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 NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching.
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 NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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Associate Research Scientist in the Water Research Center – Dr. Ali Trabolsi

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

<div><p>Requisition Id 16127</p><p><b>
Overview:
</b></p><p>We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will develop and apply electronic structure theory approaches to examine the fundamental properties of a range of advanced materials. Research efforts will include the application of density functional theory packages and in-house codes, and the development of supplemental numerical tools, to describe competing structural phases and the vibrational and electronic structure in materials with defects and disorder. This effort will further seek to implement strategies to leverage machine learning techniques to accelerate the design and discovery of novel materials.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Materials Theory Group has a background in using first principles methods to examine electronic and thermal transport, magnetic properties of advanced materials, thermoelectrics, functional oxides and weakly bonded materials. The incumbent will have opportunities to develop research methodologies as well as collaborate with experimental groups at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This position resides in the Materials Theory Group in the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at ORNL.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Develop and use first principles methods to describe phase stability, magnetic structure, phonons, and electrons in the presence of defects and disorder</li><li>
Develop and use AI/ML approaches to understand, design and discover novel condensed-phase materials</li><li>
Responsible for presenting and reporting key research results and publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner</li><li>
Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of ORNL core values and ethics</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
A PhD related to computational or theoretical physics, chemistry, materials science, or other closely related field completed within the last 5 years</li><li>
Experience with density functional theory methods including electronic and phonon band structure calculations using Quantum Espresso, VASP, or similar packages</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Demonstrated success in applying AI/ML to materials science problems</li><li>
An excellent record of productive and creative research demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to an international scientific audience</li><li>
Scientifically curious, self-motivated, and ability to participate creatively in a collaborative team environment</li><li>
Demonstrated experience with electronic structure methods for description of materials properties</li><li>
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Special Requirements:</b></p><p><b>
Postdocs:</b></p><p>
Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Letters of Recommendation:</b></p><p>
Please submit three letters of reference when applying for this position. You can upload these directly to your application or have them sent to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.</p><p></p><p><br>
Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:</p><ul><li>
Login to your account via jobs.ornl.gov</li><li>
View Profile</li><li>
Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements:</b></p><p>
For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required. Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.<br>
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To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.<br>
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For foreign national candidates:<br>
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
About ORNL:</b></p><p>
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation&rsquo;s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.</p><p></p><p><br>
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.</p><p></p><p><br>
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.</p><p></p><p><br>
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.</p><p>
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.</p><p><br>
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.</p><p><br>
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.</p></div>

Postdoctoral Research Associate- Materials Theory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company Description</b></h3>
<p><b>Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!</b></p><p>
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.</p><p>
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description</b></h3>
<p>We have an opening for a <b>Postdoctoral Researcher</b> to conduct research in advanced manufacturing methods for energetic materials (explosives, pyrotechnics, propellants). You will actively participate in research developing additive manufacturing techniques to improve our understanding of the process, structure, property, performance, and safety relationships of energetic materials. This position is in the Aging, Compatibility, and Manufacturing of Energetics (ACME) group within the Energetic Materials &amp; Design (EMD) section of the Materials Science Division, supporting the Energetic Materials Center (EMC).</p><p><i>
This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.</i></p><p><b>
You will</b></p><ul><li>
Conduct research on advanced manufacturing of energetic materials to improve understanding between the manufacturing process, materials structure, mechanical properties, and detonation performance.</li><li>
Develop methods to investigate multi-material compaction in energetic materials and perform analysis to predict resultant materials properties and improve processes.</li><li>
Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design and execution of research to address defined problems.</li><li>
Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.</li><li>
Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.</li><li>
Maintain and establish laboratory protocols.</li><li>
Document research; publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship<br>
PhD in materials science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.</li><li>
Experience in energetic materials process development, materials formulation, diagnostics development, and computational data analysis.</li><li>
Knowledgeable of the concepts of additive manufacturing, compaction experimentation and modeling, and mechanical testing.</li><li>
Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, techniques and execution.</li><li>
Ability to develop independent research projects through publication of peer-reviewed literature.</li><li>
Proficient verbal and written communication skills as reflected in effective presentations at seminars, meetings and/or teaching lectures.</li><li>
Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.</li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications We Desire</b></p><ul><li>
Experience with energetic materials formulation, processing, and testing.</li><li>
Experience in computational tools for data analysis (e.g. Matlab, Python).</li><li>
Knowledge in additive manufacturing techniques, including development of tool paths for both 3-axis and 6-axis platforms.</li></ul><p><b>
Pay Range</b></p><p>
$123,048 Annually</p><p>
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h3>
<p>#LI-Hybrid</p><div></div><p><b>
Position Information</b></p><p>
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.</p>
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Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?</b></p><ul><li>
Included in 2026 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!</li><li>
Flexible Benefits Package</li><li>
401(k)</li><li>
Relocation Assistance</li><li>
Education Reimbursement Program</li><li>
Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)</li><li>
Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values</li></ul>
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Site 300</b></p><p>
Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL. Situated on 7,000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore, Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering, chemistry, biology, and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis<i>).</i></p>
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Security Clearance</b></p><p>
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.</p>
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Pre-Employment Drug Test</b></p><p>
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.</p>
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Wireless and Medical Devices</b></p><p>
Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.</p><p>
If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.</p>
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How to identify fake job advertisements</b></p><p>
Please be aware of recruitment scams where people or entities are misusing the name of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to post fake job advertisements. LLNL never extends an offer without a personal interview and will never charge a fee for joining our company. All current job openings are displayed on the Career Page under &ldquo;Find Your Job&rdquo; of our website. If you have encountered a job posting or have been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond.</p><p>
To learn more about recruitment scams: https://www.llnl.gov/sites/www/files/2023-05/LLNL-Job-Fraud-Statement-Updated-4.26.23.pdf</p>
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Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p>
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.</p><p><b>
Reasonable Accommodation</b></p><p>
Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request.</p>
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California Privacy Notice</b></p><p>
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here.</p></div><div></div>

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