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Why EM-MSIPP? 

The mission of the Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (EM MSIPP) is to create and support a sustainable career pathway that prepares a diverse workforce of talented students to make immediate and significant contributions to the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM). To achieve this mission, MSIPP develops strategic partnerships between Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and DOE-EM, investing in student enrichment programs, curriculum development, research efforts, and internship opportunities. EM MSIPP develops programs that align with DOE-EM missions to enhance research opportunities at underrepresented colleges and Universities in efforts to diversity the STEM workforce. 

Job Description 

An EM MSIPP Grad Fellow will receive training in targeted technical areas outlined in various DOE-EM scope job responsibilities. The 13-month salaried fellowship will offer specialized training, leadership and professional development. Completion of this fellowship will provide hands-on and field experiences that may lead to potential career opportunities within the DOE workforce complex. 

Responsibilities 

  • Conduct the synthesis of adsorbents and membranes using established protocols.
  • Perform rigorous testing and characterization of synthesized materials to evaluate their performance and efficacy in various applications. 
  • Prepare and accurately measure chemical solutions required for experiments, ensuring proper handling and storage of all reagents.
  • Utilize electrochemical techniques, such as cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, to analyze the electrochemical properties of materials.
  • Conduct instrumental spectroscopy and microscopy characterization of materials.
  • Utilize data analysis and graphing software to process experimental data, generate visual representations, and draw meaningful conclusions from research findings.
  • Collaborate with team members and other researchers to discuss experimental design, progress, and challenges.
  • Present findings at team meetings and contribute to the writing of research papers. .

Job Specifics: 

  • Location: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA
  • Remote: NO
  • Pay: $60,000 (obtaining graduate degree); $72,000 (postgraduate)
  • Sign On Bonus: Yes
  • Job Length: 13-month assignment

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have graduated from or enrolled in a MSI.
  • Must be eligible for security clearance based on position requirements.
  • Enrolled in a graduate program or have graduated at the time of application AND have a current cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Earned or working towards a STEM degree (undergraduate or graduate)

Preferred Skills 

  • Experience with adsorbent and membrane synthesis, functionalization, and testing.
  • Experience preparing chemical solutions.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience with instrumental spectroscopy/microscopy characterization of materials.
  • Experience with data analysis and graphing software.