Radiochemistry - Postdoctoral Researcher

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Mar 31

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Research & Development
Science
$113.8K
Livermore

Requirements

PhD in chemistry, radiochemistry, geochemistry, or related field(s).
Ability to work safely with various radioactive isotopes.
Experience with operating a wide range of sample characterization tools (LSC, XRD, Raman, absorbance, fluorescence…).
Analytical chemistry sample preparation, such as column chemistry, chromatography, etc.
Proficient interpersonal skills necessary to interact professionally and productively with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff.
Ability to develop independent research projects.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills evidenced by published works and presentations.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications We Desire:
Experience in environmental radiochemistry research.
Prior experience with synthesis of actinide compounds and their characterization.
Familiar with molecular spectroscopy techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform sorption/desorption experiments with radioisotopes (natural or synthetic) and minerals/rock systems.
Study surface processes between radioisotopes and minerals (sorption and desorption processes) using counting and mass spectrometry techniques.
Develop workflows to synthesize novel compounds containing radioactive elements (natural or synthetic).
Use and learn a wide range of spectroscopic and separation techniques including absorbance and emission spectroscopies, Raman, Infrared, X-Ray diffraction, etc. to determine speciation and bonding of radionuclides in water-mineral system and solid phases.
Design and conduct research, pioneer experimental methodologies, interpret complex data, and be responsible for presenting results.
Communicate effectively (verbally and written) in a multidisciplinary team environment and collaborate with external research partners.
Author technical and scientific reports and publications and deliver scientific presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."