Nuclear Policy Scientist - Climate & Energy

Natural Resources Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NRDC in Washington, DC seeks a Nuclear Specialist to conduct technical and policy analysis on nuclear energy issues, contributing to NRDC's advocacy on climate solutions. The role involves preparing regulatory comments, advising policymakers, and drafting user-friendly analyses for advocates and the public.

You will work within the Science Office's Policy Analysis division and Climate & Energy teams, supporting NRDC’s stance on safe, zero-carbon nuclear power tied to safety and environmental

Qualifications

• PhD in nuclear engineering or nuclear physics or MS with policy experience.
• 4–7 years in nuclear technical analysis, research, or policy.
• Equivalent education/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical analysis on reactor safety, radiation protection, and radiological impact.
• Prepare comments and filings for NRC licensing actions and rulemakings.
• Analyze nuclear waste management and decommissioning issues.
• Use modeling tools for safety and dispersion analyses.
• Advise policymakers and NRDC staff on nuclear energy policy.
• Communicate findings to non-expert audiences through blogs and briefings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across NRDC offices and partners.

Skills

Nuclear reactor safety

Radiation protection

Nuclear waste management

Nuclear nonproliferation

Policy analysis

Technical writing

Education

PhD in nuclear engineering or nuclear physics

MS in nuclear engineering or physics with policy experience

4–7 years related nuclear analysis experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NRDC in Washington, DC seeks a Nuclear Specialist to conduct technical and policy analysis on nuclear energy issues, contributing to NRDC's advocacy on climate solutions. The role involves preparing regulatory comments, advising policymakers, and drafting user-friendly analyses for advocates and the public.

You will work within the Science Office's Policy Analysis division and Climate & Energy teams, supporting NRDC’s stance on safe, zero-carbon nuclear power tied to safety and environmental