Energy Materials Scientist — Innovation & Impact

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) in Aiken, SC seeks scientists and engineers to advance materials, energy technologies, and related systems for national security, environmental management, and clean energy missions. This position supports research, development, testing, and field deployment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across materials science, chemistry, and engineering.

Candidates should have advanced degrees and a track record in research, with the ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct materials research, experimentation, computational analysis, or applied engineering work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to SRNL’s strong safety culture and rigorous operational standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is legally required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to materials characterization, performance, corrosion, energy systems, or applied materials science.
• Develop and evaluate advanced materials, coatings, and energy technologies aligned with SRNL’s mission.
• Perform laboratory studies, mechanical testing, and thermal evaluations to support development.
• Document technical data in reports and presentations for DOE sponsors and collaborators.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across materials science, chemistry, and engineering.
• Support scale-up, prototyping, and field demonstrations of materials technologies.
• Ensure all work meets SRNL/DOE safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Materials research

Laboratory experiments

Computational analysis

Engineering work

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

Modeling and simulation tools

Data analytics

Finite element analysis

Materials informatics

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) in Aiken, SC seeks scientists and engineers to advance materials, energy technologies, and related systems for national security, environmental management, and clean energy missions. This position supports research, development, testing, and field deployment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across materials science, chemistry, and engineering.

Candidates should have advanced degrees and a track record in research, with the ability to obtain a