Nonproliferation Research Scientist, Advanced

Savannah River National Laboratory

Aiken (SC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) seeks a Nonproliferation Research Scientist to lead multiple research projects in analytical chemistry, nuclear science, and related fields. This role focuses on obtaining external funding and serving as a principal investigator for SRNL’s nonproliferation portfolio, with responsibility for proposal development and sponsor communication.

The candidate will work under the Global Security Directorate to advance nuclear material science, environmental

Qualifications

PhD plus 6–10 years in analytical/ nuclear chemistry, physics, or chemical engineering.
Experience seeking external funding for research at DOE national laboratories.
US citizenship is legally required to obtain/maintain a DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee safe execution of research activities and technical tasks.
Develop new research proposals to expand SRNL funding and scope.
Communicate requirements, status, risks, and outcomes to sponsors.
Manage project finances, scope, performance, and reporting.
Ensure publications, reports and presentations are accurate and publication-ready.
Conduct impactful, publishable research in peer-reviewed journals.
Develop hazards analysis reports and work control documents.
Serve as point of contact for program sponsors.

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

DOE security clearance process

Hazards analysis experience

Job description

Nonproliferation Research Scientist, Advanced

Job Description

The Global Security Directorate at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking candidates for a Nonproliferation Research Scientist. This directorate has diverse research projects concerning nuclear material science and operations, nuclear processing activities, collecting and measuring environmental samples, nonproliferation monitoring, and improving analytical methods in support of such activities. SRNL is seeking to grow external funding in these focus areas and scientists/engineers interested with serving as principal investigators on these focus areas. The successful candidate will be lead multiple research projects and develop new proposal concepts in support of these focus areas.

Responsibilities

Planning and overseeing the safe execution of the work or technical activities.
Developing research proposals with new research ideas to bring new work scope and funding to SRNL for yourself and your team members.
Communicating task requirements, project status, risks, and outcomes to team members and sponsors.
Managing financial aspects, scope performance, and reporting of project activities.
Ensuring the accuracy and acceptability of publications, reports, and presentations prior to delivery.
Performing impactful research that can be published in peer-reviewed publications.
Participating in the development of hazards analysis reports and work control documents for research activities.
Serving as a Point of Contact for specific program sponsors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD + 6-10 years in Analytical Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or other scientific fields.
Must have experience with seeking external funding for research projects at DOE national laboratories.
For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is LegallyRequired

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding the different external funding sources for DOE national laboratories.
Having experience with leading and motivating a research team to meet tasks and deliverables while maintaining good lab practices and quality standards.
Having an established reputation with associated mission sponsors and stakeholders.
Understanding of nuclear processing and nonproliferation monitoring activities and gaps that require further research.
Having a proven track record of obtaining external funding through proposal generation for competitive open calls and/or broad agency announcements for the DOE national laboratories.

Security Clearance Information

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.

BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
AD&D Non-contributory 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 SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About the Team

The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.

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