Computational Inorganic Mass Spectrometry Postdoc Research Associate

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical, dental, vision including HSA

Life insurance

AD&D

Savings & investment plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program national laboratory located at the U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC.

SRNL's Global Security Directorate seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate for computational inorganic mass spectrometry, with emphasis on statistical data modeling, experimental design, and collaboration with the multi-collector mass spectrometry team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geochemistry, Statistics, Physics, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Strong statistical/computational skillset.
• Experience with statistical programming (R, Python).
• Candidates must have completed PhD requirements by start of employment.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of single- and multi-collector ICP-MS and TIMS.
• Produce and analyze experimental data within a computational statistical framework.
• Publish experimental work in peer-reviewed journals.
• Develop new R&D ideas into proposals to seek funding.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

R

Python

Education

PhD in Geochemistry/Statistics/Physics/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS

Statistical programming

Job description

The Global Security Directorate at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position for computational inorganic mass spectrometry. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mass spectrometry and analytical statistical methods/data modeling, with expertise in chemical separations, proposal and publication writing, and experimental design. The candidate will work closely with SRNL's multi-collector mass spectrometry team, as well as the broader trace analytical measurement group consisting of a broad swath of integrated disciplines. All SRNL Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.

• Support the operation and maintenance of single- and multi-collector inductively coupled - plasma mass spectrometers (ICP-MS) and thermal ionization mass spectrometers.


• Produce and analyze experimental and synthetic data within a computationally-intensive statistical framework.


• Publish experimental work in peer reviewed journals.


• Develop new R&D ideas into proposals to seek new funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD + 0-3 years in Geochemistry, Statistics, Physics, Analytical Chemistry, or related discipline.


• Strong statistical/computational skillset


• Experience with statistical programming (e.g., R, Python).


• Individuals must have completed all requirements for their PhD by the start of employment.


• Must be a US citizen.


• Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate level government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in frequentist and Bayesian statistical methods.


• Experience in wet chemistry.


• Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mass spectrometers.


• Experience in seeking external funding.

\"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-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% (5 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 [e-mail] with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.