Postdoctoral Radiochemistry: Actinide & Lanthanide Science

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Research Associate to join the Nuclear Material Processing (NMP) group within the National Security Directorate. The role focuses on hands-on radiochemical work with actinides and lanthanides, including separations, redox chemistry, and analytical characterization.

You will engage across projects, present findings, and contribute to proposals. The position requires a PhD in radiochemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry or a

Qualifications

• PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in bench, or actinide, or lanthanide chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and work on team projects.
• Interact, communicate, and collaborate with a diverse team of research staff across PNNL.
• Present research at technical conferences and project/program review meetings.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals.

Skills

Actinide chemistry

Lanthanide chemistry

Bench chemistry

Education

PhD in radiochemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry or related field

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Research Associate to join the Nuclear Material Processing (NMP) group within the National Security Directorate. The role focuses on hands-on radiochemical work with actinides and lanthanides, including separations, redox chemistry, and analytical characterization.

You will engage across projects, present findings, and contribute to proposals. The position requires a PhD in radiochemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry or a