Actinide Chemistry and Materials Science Postdoctoral Researcher
Actinide Chemistry and Materials Science Postdoctoral Researcher
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Job Description
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore the chemistry and materials science of actinide elements. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of materials scientists chemists modelers and data scientists applying existing and developing new transuranic processing techniques to support nonproliferation research. This position is in the Chemistry of Nuclear Materials Group in the Materials Science Division.
This position requires fulltime onsite presence due to the nature of the work.
You will
- Conduct experiments that lead to an understanding of chemical speciation in molten salt conditions.
- Drive improvements and innovation for aqueous and/or pyrochemical purification of actinides.
- Evaluate existing methods and devise improvements for forensic signatures in stateoftheart processing of actinides.
- Contribute to and actively participate in the development of experiments to capture data needed for computational and machine learning model development.
- Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Maintain and establish laboratory protocols.
- Document research; publish papers in peerreviewed journals and present results within the Department of Energy( DOE )community and at conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Ph.D. in chemistry materials science radiochemistry or related field.
- Experience in synthesis purification or other processing of actinide materials.
- Experience and fundamental knowledge of chemistry or materials science of the actinide elements.
- Experience with air free environments such as gloveboxes or Schlenk Lines and handling of radioactive materials.
- Ability to develop independent research projects and publish in peerreviewed literature.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills as reflected in effective presentations at seminars meetings and/or teaching lectures.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
Qualifications We Desire
- Knowledge of or experience in transuranic synthesis and/or processes.
- Experience with anion exchange and precipitation techniques.
- Experience with pyrochemical processing.
- Experience with conducting electrochemical experiments.
- Broad experience and knowledge of designing and conducting beamline experiments.
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Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
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- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules *depending on project needs)
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Employment Type
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