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Carbon Materials Research ScientistLeidos Inc • Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Carbon Materials Research Scientist

Carbon Materials Research Scientist

Leidos Inc • Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Description

Leidos is seeking an exceptional and motivated recent graduate (

Location : Onsite daily at the NETL campus in Pittsburgh, PA

What this opportunity with Leidos supporting NETL uniquely provides you

  • Working on applied, cutting-edge projects with global impact while being mentored by the nation's leading energy scientists and engineers.
  • Real-world experience supplemented with technical development and discussions that provide unique insight into the broad range of mission critical engineering and scientific disciplines NETL leverages to support national energy research and policy development.
  • Unique access to world-class, customized facilities specific to high impact energy research, technology generation, and patent development.
  • Participation in novel fundamental and applied energy technology development with direct economic impact on global carbon resources.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Synthesize graphite, graphene, porous carbons, activated carbons, and composite carbon materials with polymers, metals, and metal oxides.
  • Characterize the structural, optical, and electronic properties of different carbonaceous materials and composites using techniques including electron microscopy, FTIR, Raman, TGA, surface area analyzer, UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy, and XRD.
  • Characterize electrochemical properties of new electrode materials for batteries and supercapacitors using cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge discharge, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and other analyses as appropriate.
  • Scale up established methods and develop novel methods to synthesize new materials from various domestic carbon feedstocks such as coal, biomass, and petroleum coke.
  • Participate and present results in regular team meetings, contribute to progress reports and research proposals, and prepare scientific manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.
  • Requirements :

  • Master's Degree in relevant discipline (Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline) with 3+ years related experience
  • Hands-on experience and expertise in synthesis and functionalization of carbon materials such as nanomaterials, porous carbons, and graphite as demonstrated through publication record
  • Experience with common carbon materials characterization techniques such as electron microscopy, XPS, Raman, FTIR, UV-Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy, and XRD
  • Demonstrated ability to publish high impact research
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to solve scientific and technological problems
  • Ability to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Specific knowledge of carbon feedstocks such as coal, biomass, and petroleum coke
  • Knowledge of reactor design and process engineering
  • Direct experience with scaling up materials synthesis processes
  • Experience with or knowledge of multiple carbon materials applications such as energy storage devices, composite materials, and thermal and structural materials
  • Salary Range for this position : $90K to $95K

    If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

    Original Posting : November 12, 2025

    For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range :

    Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    About Leidos

    Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

    Pay and Benefits

    Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    Commitment to Non-Discrimination

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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