Job Description
The Global Security Directorate at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position for inorganic mass spectrometry. The successful applicant will initially support research and development projects at SRNL with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS) and thermal ionization mass spectrometers (TIMS). These instruments will be used to measure and quantify ultra-low levels of radionuclides in environmental samples to support a wide variety of applications such as national security R&D, environmental R&D efforts such as investigating isotopic fractionation in biota, and further development of software and methods for statistical evaluation of mass spectrometric data. All SRNL Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.
Responsibilities
- Perform ion exchange chromatography of environmental samples.
- Operate both inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (quadrupole-based and multi-collector ICP-MSs) and thermal ionization mass spectrometers.
- Measure samples to support different R&D project tasks and milestones.
- Develop R&D ideas into proposals seeking new funding.
- Perform R&D research that can be published in peer-reviewed publications.
- Write scripts for the statistical evaluation of both measured and synthetic data.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD + 0-1 years in Analytical Chemistry, Geochemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, or equivalent STEM field.
- Individuals must have completed all requirements for their PhD by the start of employment.
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is LegallyRequired
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an ultra-trace clean lab environment (Class 100 and 1000 clean rooms).
- Experience operating and troubleshooting plasma source and thermal ionization mass spectrometers.
- Experience with seeking external funding.
- Strong publication record.
- Proficient in R and/or Python.
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-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 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 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
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
The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.
