What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Research Associate: Spectroscopic Monitoring and Modeling position at Savannah River National Laboratory?
Job Description
The Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to SRNL’s environmental protection mission by applying science and engineering to accelerate closure and reduce risk at active cleanup sites for the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM).The postdoc will be responsible for performing and documenting laboratory applied science experimentation in the field of radioactive and hazardous material processing, stabilization, and characterization to enable nuclear materials processing, site cleanup, and waste disposition across the DOE complex.
The postdoc will perform laboratory testing and data analysis using in situ spectroscopic sensors for process monitoring in support of DOE-EM directives. Work scope will include collection of spectra and materials characterization data from multicomponent slurries during crystallization for the purpose of developing novel crystallization models via machine learning approaches.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.
Responsibilities
Postdoctoral researchers are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional scientists and engineers, explore the unknown, and make impactful discoveries. Successful candidates will:
Minimum Qualifications
"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:
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.
The Laboratory Director’s Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute to SRNL’s environmental protection mission by applying science and engineering to accelerate closure and reduce risk at active cleanup sites for the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (DOE-EM).The postdoc will be responsible for performing and documenting laboratory applied science experimentation in the field of radioactive and hazardous material processing, stabilization, and characterization to enable nuclear materials processing, site cleanup, and waste disposition across the DOE complex.
The postdoc will perform laboratory testing and data analysis using in situ spectroscopic sensors for process monitoring in support of DOE-EM directives. Work scope will include collection of spectra and materials characterization data from multicomponent slurries during crystallization for the purpose of developing novel crystallization models via machine learning approaches.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.
Responsibilities
Postdoctoral researchers are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional scientists and engineers, explore the unknown, and make impactful discoveries. Successful candidates will:
- Have experience with use of real-time measurements and development of techniques for analysis of resulting spectra
- Think critically, analyze data, and integrate these skills into effective experimental design, execution, and reporting.
- Have the ability to scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions.
- Work independently but also be able to develop partnerships with internal team members of different backgrounds.
- Effectively communicate (verbal & written) technical results.
- Demonstrate scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications.
- Work safely with particular attention to quality. Comply with all policies and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field 0-1 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.
- Experience with use of real-time spectroscopic measurements
- Experience with spectral interpretation/analysis and model development
- Experience with crystallization in a process environment
"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.
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.
