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Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.
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Pay Range
$113,760 Annually
Job Description
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcherto perform laboratory experiments to elucidate the chemistry of actinides and other radioisotopes (e.g. radium). You will investigate radionuclide interactions at mineral-water interfaces, develop novel radionuclide separation schemes, and advance our understanding of their fundamental chemistry. This will be achieved through a combination of wet chemistry conducted in the Seaborg Institute radiochemistry laboratories and spectroscopy conducted across a number of state-of-the-art facilities at LLNL. This position is in the Environmental Isotope Systems group of the Nuclear and Chemical Sciences Division.
You will
- Perform sorption/desorption experiments with radioisotopes (natural or synthetic) and minerals/rock systems.
- Study surface processes between radioisotopes and minerals (sorption and desorption processes) using counting and mass spectrometry techniques.
- Develop workflows to synthesize novel compounds containing radioactive elements (natural or synthetic).
- Use and learn a wide range of spectroscopic and separation techniques including absorbance and emission spectroscopies, Raman, Infrared, X-Ray diffraction, etc. to determine speciation and bonding of radionuclides in water-mineral system and solid phases.
- Design and conduct research, pioneer experimental methodologies, interpret complex data, and be responsible for presenting results.
- Communicate effectively (verbally and written) in a multidisciplinary team environment and collaborate with external research partners.
- Author technical and scientific reports and publications and deliver scientific presentations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- PhD in chemistry, radiochemistry, geochemistry, or related field(s).
- Ability to work safely with various radioactive isotopes.
- Experience with operating a wide range of sample characterization tools (LSC, XRD, Raman, absorbance, fluorescence...).
- Analytical chemistry sample preparation, such as column chemistry, chromatography, etc.
- Proficient interpersonal skills necessary to interact professionally and productively with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff.
- Ability to develop independent research projects.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills evidenced by published works and presentations.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience in environmental radiochemistry research.
- Prior experience with synthesis of actinide compounds and their characterization.
- Familiar with molecular spectroscopy techniques.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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None required. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)
Pre-Employment Drug Test
External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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