Chemistry Researcher

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Chemistry Researcher

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our 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.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a post-doctoral applicant to provide chemistry and data analytic support to AFIT Department of Systems Engineering & Management.

Key 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.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-Site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
• Working Hours: Standard

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

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.