Corrosion Science Post-Doctoral Fellow
Spring, TX, US, 77389
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrochemistry or a related discipline
- Strong research background and experience in corrosion science, aqueous corrosion of materials, electrochemistry and or, environmental assisted cracking, is preferred
- Ability to plan and build lab capabilities as well as ability to perform independent lab work, while collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publication(s) and/or technical reporting in corrosion science, materials degradation, or closely related fields
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with electrochemical corrosion testing techniques (e.g., EIS, potentiodynamic polarization, LPR, or equivalent)
- Experience with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, or similar).
- Experience in working with autoclaves containing high temperature pressurized aqueous media.
- Laboratory instrumentation setup, calibration, and preventive maintenance
- Data analysis and visualization using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools
- Scientific writing and technical documentation
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, NACE/AMPP standards) for corrosion testing and evaluation
What you will do
The postdoctoral researcher will leverage their strong technical background in corrosion science to support developing materials solutions for ExxonMobil’s Upstream and Low Carbon Solutions businesses.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Design and execute experimental programs to investigate corrosion mechanisms, degradation kinetics, and the influence of environmental variables (e.g., temperature, pH, electrolyte chemistry, stress state).
- Perform advanced electrochemical testing such as potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), linear polarization resistance (LPR), zero-resistance ammetry (ZRA), and cyclic voltammetry
- Apply complementary characterization techniques — including SEM/EDS, XRD, XPS, and optical profilometry — to analyze corrosion products, pit morphology, and surface chemistry.
- Publish and present work in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, supported by a standard internal review process that protects intellectual property and confidential business information while enabling timely dissemination of scientific results.
What role you will play in our team
- As a post-doctoral researcher, you will work in close collaboration with principal investigators and technology portfolios, contributing to the technical direction and execution of the research program(s). You will also forge connections with external collaborators — including industry partners, national laboratories, and academic consortia
- Serve as a researcher in an aqueous corrosion focused research program driving experimental design, setting quality standards for data collection, data generation and interpretation, and reporting.
Duration
This opportunity is for a postdoctoral position expected to last one to three years, subject to annual review and renewal.
Work Location
Our post doctoral research employees are located at our main corporate office in Spring, Texas.
Your Total Rewards
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Individual pay is determined based on various factors including degree/education, discipline, year of study, skills, abilities, qualifications, and work experience.
More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.
Please note pay rates and benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
Relocation Options
Relocation benefits may be available to you based on ExxonMobil eligibility guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
Nothing herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of local entities. Working relationships discussed herein do not necessarily represent a reporting connection, but may reflect a functional guidance, stewardship, or service relationship.
Exxon Mobil Corporation has numerous affiliates, many with names that include ExxonMobil, Exxon, Esso and Mobil. For convenience and simplicity, those terms and terms like corporation, company, our, we and its are sometimes used as abbreviated references to specific affiliates or affiliate groups. Abbreviated references describing global or regional operational organizations and global or regional business lines are also sometimes used for convenience and simplicity. Similarly, ExxonMobil has business relationships with thousands of customers, suppliers, governments, and others. For convenience and simplicity, words like venture, joint venture, partnership, co-venturer, and partner are used to indicate business relationships involving common activities and interests, and those words may not indicate precise legal relationships.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
Job Segment:
Chemical Research, Sustainability, Chemical Engineer, Instrumentation, Engineering, Energy, Research