SLAC National Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work on a 2-year Department of Energy funded project focused on re-stimulating aging unconventional oil/gas wells for the extraction of critical materials. Candidates need a strong geochemistry background. Synchrotron experience is preferred but not required, but willingness to be trained and use certain synchrotron-based techniques for the project is required. The researcher will work with others within SLAC at Stanford University, industrial partners, and other national laboratory partners. This position is looking for a start time as early as Oct. 1, 2026. Please send inquiries and applications to adamjew@slac.stanford.edu.
For full position posting: https://careers.slac.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/2026-08/Critical_Materials_PostDoc_Posting_2026.pdf?cb=52066990
Adam Jew
Adam Jew, PhD
Staff Scientist
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
650-804-6995 (Cell)
SLAC National Laboratory in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to work on a 2-year Department of Energy funded project focused on re-stimulating aging unconventional oil/gas wells for the extraction of critical materials. Candidates need a strong geochemistry background. Synchrotron experience is preferred but not required, but willingness to be trained and use certain synchrotron-based techniques for the project is required. The researcher will work with others within SLAC at Stanford University, industrial partners, and other national laboratory partners. This position is looking for a start time as early as Oct. 1, 2026. Please send inquiries and applications to adamjew@slac.stanford.edu.
For full position posting: https://careers.slac.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/2026-08/Critical_Materials_PostDoc_Posting_2026.pdf?cb=52066990
Adam Jew
Adam Jew, PhD
Staff Scientist
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
650-804-6995 (Cell)