Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the Environmental Management mission at the lab. Qualified individuals must hold a degree in science, technology, engineering, physics, or chemistry from a minority serving institution.
The Electrochemistry MSIPP Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is focused on developing, and applying advanced electrochemical processes for waste minimization and reuse in a research and development environment to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions in support of the Savannah River National Laboratory Environmental and Legacy Management (ELM) mission.
Requirement: Candidate should have a Ph.D. with at least 0-2 years of experience in the areas of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science with a motivation to work in a collaborative environment involving multiple partners spanning academia and industry.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.
Responsibilities
The researcher will join a team with interdisciplinary expertise to develop advanced electrochemical processes and materials integrity to minimize wastes and air emissions in support of the Department of Energy Environmental Management directives. Work scope will include the development of electrochemical systems (materials, reactions, processes, devices, and controls), materials characterization and product analysis, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics studies, and participation in reporting and peer-reviewed publications. Additional work scope may include computational modeling and simulation using software.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science with a US citizenship status (with a minimum of 0~2 years of experience).
- Individuals must have completed all requirements for their PhD by the start of employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate level government security clearance for which a US citizenship status is legally required.
- Hold a degree (undergraduate or graduate) from a minority serving institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in experimental electrochemistry for environmental and energy applications.
- Expertise in electrochemical measurements using electrochemical techniques and electrochemical systems including materials, reactions, processes, and devices.
- Experience in products and materials characterization using a range of techniques such as GC/MS, ICP-MS/AES, SEM, XRD, and TGA/DSC
- Computational skills for the studies of materials, reactions, and processes are a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with a diverse team of researchers.
- Able to communicate effectively in a variety of platforms.
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Plan
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
SRNL’s Environmental & Legacy Management (ELM) Directorate closely collaborates with the Department of Energy (DOE) and site contractors to develop, mature, and apply science and technology needed to resolve environmental challenges and advance legacy management missions. As the lead laboratory for Environmental Management (DOE-EM) and Legacy Management (DOE-LM), SRNL applies our talent and expertise to develop and deploy innovative approaches and technologies to reduce risk, cost, and schedule of environmental cleanup and nuclear material processing. Additionally, ELM is using our competencies to develop new materials and processes for a range of clean energy applications.
