Job Description
The Hydrogen Isotope Science Group at Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Electrochemical Scientist with a Ph.D. to join the team. The selected candidate will help drive innovation in isotope separation technologies, assist mentoring early career staff, and successfully lead research from fundamental studies through applied science.
Responsibilities
- Lead and conduct research in electrochemistry, with focus on isotope separations using electrochemical methods.
- Develop and advance the readiness of electrochemical methods for the separation and purification of isotopes relevant to national security.
- Mentor early career staff.
- Collaborate internally and externally to advance separation technologies.
- Disseminate research results in the technical community through technical reports and peer reviewed publications, as applicable.
- Conduct research activities safely and within proposed budgets.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in electrochemistry or related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience
- Demonstrated expertise in electrochemistry, synthetic chemistry, materials science, etc.
- Demonstrated expertise in electrochemical methods and characterization techniques.
- Strong publication record
- Nationally recognized expert in electrochemical methods.
- Works safely with particular attention to quality.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Ability to obtain and hold a Q security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is legally required.
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
Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
