Senior Chemist (Radiochemistry), Advanced

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, SC seeks a Senior Scientist & Engineer with broad expertise in radiochemistry, environmental chemistry, materials science, and advanced X-ray and spectroscopic characterization.

This role provides scientific leadership across federal mission spaces including nuclear materials processing, radiological environmental science, nuclear fuel cycle R&D, waste form development, safeguards and nonproliferation, analytical method development, and emerging

Qualifications

• Senior scientist with leadership in radiochemistry and materials science.
• Experience with advanced X-ray methods and spectroscopic characterization.
• Demonstrated ability to direct research across multiple federal mission spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership across federal mission spaces and national programs.
• Develop hypotheses, generate knowledge, and advance technologies for radiochemical challenges.
• Guide program directions and address complex research problems for multiple sponsors.

Skills

Radiochemistry

Environmental chemistry

Materials science

X-ray spectroscopy

Synchrotron techniques

Interfacial chemistry

Contaminant speciation

Materials degradation

Ion exchange

Waste form development

Job description

SRNL seeks a Senior Scientist & Engineer with broad and deep expertise in radiochemistry, environmental chemistry, materials science, and advanced X ray and spectroscopic characterization. This role provides scientific leadership across federal mission spaces including nuclear materials processing, radiological environmental science, nuclear fuel cycle R&D, waste form development, safeguards and nonproliferation, analytical method development, and emerging signature science.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in interfacial chemistry, contaminant speciation, materials degradation mechanisms, ion exchange and separation science, cementitious and engineered waste materials, and cutting edge synchrotron and benchtop X ray methods.

This position is designed for a senior technical leader who integrates fundamental chemistry, advanced measurement science, and applied systems understanding to generate new knowledge, test hypotheses, develop technologies, guide national laboratory programs, and address complex radiochemical and materials challenges across multiple federal sponsors.