Senior Radiochemistry Scientist & Materials Tech Leader

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

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