Chemistry Researcher

KBR, Inc. • Beavercreek Township, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a post-doctoral applicant to provide chemistry and data analytic support to AFIT Department of Systems Engineering & Management.

Requirements

• BS in Chemistry
• 2+ years in environmental investigation and sampling (soil/water/sediment)
• Knowledge of Density Functional Theory
• Published journal article author

Nice To Haves

• MS in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science or Chemistry
• 10+ years in environmental investigation and sampling (soil/water/sediment)

Responsibilities

• Assist with the evaluation of advanced oxidation processes in groundwater remediation systems. Data will be collected from laboratory experiments and computational chemistry software platforms.
• Assist with computational analysis of chemicals present in the water cycle. Determine transformation pathways and reaction mechanisms for chemicals of interest.
• Participate in research group discussions, typically held each week.

Benefits

• Zero Harm culture
• People First company philosophy
• Team of teams philosophy
• Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles embedded in business operations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level