Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. **Job Summary** We are seeking a **Corrosion Research Scientist** to join our team in **Albany, OR** to work with a distributed, multidisciplinary team working to improve the nation’s energy infrastructure and transportation.  The candidate will conduct research focused on addressing the challenges of impurities and corrosion on CO2 transport. This research project will play a significant role in evaluating the risk of Stress Corrosion Cracking and corrosion of carbon steels under a CO2 environment with impurities. This is a crucial research area that directly impacts the energy industry. This work will involve a scientific, and technically-oriented national laboratory team, participation alongside other materials scientists, engineers, and computer scientists that produces technological solutions for America’s energy challenges. From developing creative innovations and efficient energy systems, to advancing technologies that produce, transport, and utilize hydrogen and other fuels, NETL research is providing breakthroughs and discoveries that support home-grown energy initiatives, stimulate a growing economy, and improve the health, safety, and security of all Americans.  What this opportunity supporting NETL uniquely provides you:  + Working on applied, cutting-edge projects with global impact while being mentored by, and collaborating with, 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.   + Access to world-class, customized facilities and computational assets specific to high-impact energy research, technology generation, and product development.   + Support proposal development focused on expanding industry and scientific partnerships and developing new technical opportunities for NETL with federal guidance. **Responsibilities** + Investigate the effect of impurities (e.g., CO, O2, H2, NOx, SOx) on corrosion of pipeline carbon steel under dense phase CO2 in electrochemical and immersion autoclaves using weight loss and electrochemical methods. The corrosion performance of pipeline steels will be evaluated in dense phase/supercritical CO2 saturated with water and containing impurities utilizing an immersion autoclave using the weight loss method and in-situ measurements of ion concentrations. + Improving the test setup by adding capabilities to measure impurity content continuously or periodically in the autoclaves, injecting impurities to replenish those consumed in corrosion reactions, and detecting acid dropout. + Investigate SCC of carbon steel using the four-point bend specimens in the technically pure CO2 and wet CO2 with and without impurities + Surface characterization using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) coupled to energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, and Kelvin probe spectroscopy. + Perform cyclic polarization tests to understand active-passive behavior in the presence of O2 and CO as impurities in CO2 pipelines to understand the SCC mechanism better. + Preparing quarterly progress reports and internal presentations on project progress.  + Disseminating results via journal articles and national conference presentations.  + Period status reporting and project reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually) are required to update project managers.  + Prepare technical reports on project scope, milestones, and conference/workshop presentations to disseminate research findings, activities, operations, and future initiatives to industry, academic, and government stakeholders.  **Key Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience, Master’s Degree and 2 years of experience or PhD in Chemical engineering, Materials Science, or related field. + Technical expertise in analytical and experimental electrochemistry.  + Knowledge of surface characterization instrumentation, including XRD and SEM-EDS.  + Experience publishing scientific work in peer-reviewed journals. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience in experimentation using high-temperature, high-pressure autoclaves.  + Proven track record of publications and presentations.  + Experience in corrosion modeling.  + Experience in communicating scientific technical material to a range of audiences (e.g., academic conference, technical audience, or high-level management). + Leadership skills coordinating multiple teams and projects. **Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life** We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. + **Balance life through a compressed work schedule** : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. + **Take time to recharge** : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. + **Prioritize wellness** : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. + **Better together** : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. + **Build your financial future** : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. + **Advance your education** : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. + **Flexible work arrangements** : You have options for where you work and when you work. **A Work Environment Where You Succeed** For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: + Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects + Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery + Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment + Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders + Give back to and improve our communities **Vaccinations & Safety Protocols** _Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._ _Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._ The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. **No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.** For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers