NUCL-ACS

We have an immediate opening for a postdoctoral research staff member. We are seeking an environmental radiochemist, chemist or geochemist to study, characterize and model the geochemical behavior of radionuclides in the environment using advanced spectroscopic and analytical techniques.

The candidate will design, conduct and oversee laboratory and possibly field experiments involving sorption/desorption kinetics of actinides on mineral surfaces in the presence of dissolved organic matter and microorganisms. The candidate is expected to apply advanced spectroscopic and analytical techniques (e.g. TEM, SEM, NanoSIMS, EXAFS, XRD, ICP-MS) to characterize laboratory and field samples and develop conceptual and numerical models of actinide behavior in groundwater.

The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary research team environment that is investigating the biogeochemical processes that control the behavior of actinides in the surface-subsurface. The candidate will be part of the Glenn T. Seaborg Institute, located in Livermore CA.

LLNL offers competitive salaries and full benefits, with postdoc salaries starting at $86,400, depending on experience. You must have received your PhD within the last 5 years.

http://careers-ext.llnl.gov/jobs/search
Job Opening ID: 102318
Posting Title: Postdoctoral Research Staff Member

For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Mavrik Zavarin
Director, Glenn T. Seaborg Institute
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
P.O. Box 808, L-231
Livermore, CA 94551-9900 USA
email: zavarin1 AT llnl.gov
phone: (925) 424-6491
cell: (510) 914-0459
fax: (925) 422-3160

Department of Defense (DoD)
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/445518900

We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic background and past experience in R/N detection. The candidate should be able to analyze R/N threats and related detection problems in order to provide operational, scientific and policy solutions to the Contingency and Exercises Department and supported units. The candidate’s background in R/N detection development and detection theory should accompany the ability to effectively communicate and instruct both technical and non-technical audiences, from the individual to the senior official level, in conducting effective R/N search operations. The prospective candidate should have experience in the interpretation of both detection and spectroscopic R/N data, and the operational recommendations that would accompany data analysis and interpretation.

As a Physical Scientist you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conducts formal presentations and briefings within the organization, other DoD components and agencies, federal departments and agencies, and allied partners on radiological/nuclear (R/N) response capabilities, technical challenges, program, and policies.
• Implements broad inter-service, interagency and international R/N national security programs and policies.
• Assist in the development, documentation and communication of region-specific R/N detection Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).
• Interfaces with high-ranking and executive officials throughout DoD, U.S. D/As (to include National Laboratories), National Security Staff, industry, local, academia, and with military and scientific officials of foreign governments.
• Provides on-site training, operational, scientific and technical support to the organization sponsored training and exercise and other JCS/theatre sponsored exercises.
• Serves as a Contingency and Exercise Department focal point by providing support and input to program planning, management, review, and oversight of specific short duration R&D programs related to radiological/nuclear matters.

Travel may be required on an occasional basis.

Key Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Application materials must be received by 11:59PM EST on the closing date.
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• This is an overseas position.

Qualifications
This position has a Basic Requirement for the 1301 series:
Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
or Combination of education and experience — education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by Monday, August 22, 2016.

You must have one year Specialized Experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private/military sector) giving the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Experience must be reflected in your resume.
Specialized experience required for this position is:

• Experience with field radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection and detectors and their capabilities;
• Experience calculating the effects of radiation shielding and associated doses and interpretation of radiological data and spectra;
• Experience with nuclear weapons design and associated technology and radiological threats;
• Experience with radiological/nuclear (R/N) response operations.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Knowledge and experience in the management of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) science and technology programs associated with Radiological/Nuclear R/N, effects, and defense measures.
• Skill in effective oral communication to both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including technical writing.

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo.pdf

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
OVERTIME: Occasionally
TOUR OF DUTY: Standard
RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES: May be Authorized
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA): Exempt
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Required
TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is telework eligible

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: For more information please visit https://www.sss.gov

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo.pdf

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

This position is subject to rotation to Germany, Hawaii, and Fort Belvoir, VA.

Hiring Incentives such as, but not limited to Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives, Superior Qualifications Authority (SQA), Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) may be authorized on a case by case basis and are subject to budgetary availability”.

Candidates must meet the physical and suitability standards both prior to and during employment in this position.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI

Job Title: Physical Scientist
Department: Department of Defense
Agency: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Job Announcement Number: DTRA-16-1584139-B

SALARY RANGE:$90,823.00 to $118,069.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:Thursday, January 7, 2016 to Saturday, February 6, 2016
SERIES & GRADE:GS-1301-13
POSITION INFORMATION:Full Time – Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:13
DUTY LOCATIONS:Fort Belvoir, VA View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:US Citizens and Status Candidates
SECURITY CLEARANCE:Top Secret/SCI
SUPERVISORY STATUS:No
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a candidate with a strong academic background and past experience in R/N detection. The candidate should be able to analyze R/N threats and related detection problems in order to provide operational, scientific and policy solutions to the Contingency and Exercises Department and supported units. The candidate’s background in R/N detection development and detection theory should accompany the ability to effectively communicate and instruct both technical and non-technical audiences, from the individual to the senior official level, in conducting effective R/N search operations. The prospective candidate should have experience in the interpretation of both detection and spectroscopic R/N data, and the operational recommendations that would accompany data analysis and interpretation.

As a Physical Scientist you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conducts formal presentations and briefings within the organization, other DoD components and agencies, federal departments and agencies, and allied partners on radiological/nuclear (R/N) response capabilities, technical challenges, program, and policies.
• Implements broad inter-service, interagency and international R/N national security programs and policies.
• Assist in the development, documentation and communication of region-specific R/N detection Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).
• Interfaces with high-ranking and executive officials throughout DoD, U.S. D/As (to include National Laboratories), National Security Staff, industry, local, academia, and with military and scientific officials of foreign governments.
• Provides on-site training, operational, scientific and technical support to the organization sponsored training and exercise and other JCS/theatre sponsored exercises.
• Serves as a Contingency and Exercise Department focal point by providing support and input to program planning, management, review, and oversight of specific short duration R&D programs related to radiological/nuclear matters.

Additional information is available at:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/425932600

There is a Postdoctoral Research Staff position available at LLNL for Nuclear and Radiochemistry / Job ID: 100300

This is a two-year Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years.  Eligible candidates are recent PhDs within five years of the month of the degree award at time of hire date.

For more information, view the job posting, or contact Dawn Shaughnessy,  shaughnessy2 AT llnl.gov

There is a Postdoctoral Research Associate position available at ORNL for Chemical Analysis Method Development / NB50495490

For more information, view the job posting, or contact Glenn Fugate.

Introduction

We are pleased to announce a nationwide search for 8-10 outstanding graduate student candidates to participate in the Seaborg Institute Summer Research Fellowships Program at Los Alamos National Laboratory, sponsored by the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security and the G. T. Seaborg Institute for Transactinium Science.

Research Fellowships will be offered in two major areas:

• Nuclear and Radiochemistry – nuclear forensics, homeland security, nuclear medicine, isotope production, nuclear physics, and related areas.
• Actinide Science – f-element chemistry and physics, spectroscopy, surface science, materials science, metallurgy, and related areas.

Fellowships generally run 8-10 weeks, and give students an opportunity to join Los Alamos scientists in independent research projects that can contribute to their thesis or advanced degree. While at Los Alamos, Research Fellows are encouraged toattend our weekly lecture series on a wide variety of current research topics presented by Los Alamos experts. Students are expected to present their research results at a poster session at the end of the summer experience.

Application Procedure

Complete the Seaborg Fellowship Application Form and send the full package to SeaborgFellowshipApply AT lanl.gov. The complete application package will include a Fellowship Application, CV, two letters of recommendation, and current transcripts (official or unofficial). If unable to e mail, please contact SeaborgFellowshipInfo AT lanl.gov for alternate submission methods.

More information is also available from SeaborgFellowshipInfo AT lanl.gov. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2015, and selections will be made by April 13, 2015. Qualified applicants of all nationalities are welcomed to apply.

Eligibility

Students must be enrolled full-time at the time of application. Selection will be made on the basis of the applicant’s academic record, recommendation letters, and research interests.

Salary

Students are paid a competitive salary based on Laboratory guidelines. Graduate student temporary employee salaries are based on the number of academic school years completed. More information can be found on LANL’s education page at http://www.lanl.gov/education/grad/

Living Accommodations

Living accommodations and arrangements are the responsibility of the Research Fellow. Housing in Los Alamos is limited and summer housing options fill quickly. It is recommended that you begin researching housing options as soon as possible. The LANL Housing Links can be found at: http://www.lanl.gov/students/.

The Chemical Separations Group in the Chemical Sciences Division (CSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a midcareer chemist with a strong background in separations and radiochemistry to perform research in separations chemistry in a variety of projects ranging from fundamental research on novel molecular-recognition chemistry to applied efforts dealing with such problems as recovery of critical materials, recycle of used nuclear fuel, treatment of waste, and sensing of trace contaminants.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with a diverse team of scientists seeking both to advance scientific understanding of chemical recognition and separation phenomena, as well as to put this understanding to use in solving real world applications
• Design and perform hands-on separations experiments utilizing solvent extraction and ion exchange methods to meet project goals
• Responsible for operation of a radiochemical laboratory and training of staff in radiochemical methods
• Independently formulate research problems and design research strategies, and work with both computational chemists and experimentalists to guide the design of new receptors and characterize their separation properties
• Develop and lead new research directions and research proposals to compete for internal and external funding
• Train group postdocs, students, and visiting scholars in separations methods and radiochemical methodologies developed in the group
• Responsible for presenting and reporting research results and publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements
• Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• PhD in Chemistry or a closely related science discipline and more than five years of subsequent research experience involving separations chemistry and radiochemical methods
• Strong background in solvent extraction or ion exchange, dealing with actinides, lanthanides, or fission products
• A solid foundation in inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry with a demonstrated working knowledge of thermodynamics and kinetics
• Strong record of productive and creative research demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences
• Demonstrated experience in proposal development and leading research projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills in order to have effective interaction with technical peers, program managers, and sponsors
• Self-motivated, safety conscious, and capable of innovative, independent research resulting in peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact effectively with a broad range of colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• Expertise in coordination and supramolecular chemistry and various spectroscopic, including application of X-ray or neutron-scattering techniques for structural analysis

Three letters of reference are required and can be uploaded to your profile or emailed directly to PSDrecruit AT ornl.gov. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.

WORK DIRECTION AND INTERFACES: Position reports to the Group Leader, Chemical Separations Group in the Chemical Sciences Division. Interface with administrative staff, managers and visitors to ORNL.

MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS: Extract from annual performance measures.

Scientific productivity as measured by peer-reviewed publications, reports, invention disclosures, and recognition by the community.
Contributes to proposal writing or may lead a small proposal effort.
Project performance mostly as contributor or co-PI, but may lead small projects or tasks.
ES&H compliance.
Community service such as reviewing journal articles or serving as an officer of a technical society.

Please apply at http://bit.ly/seniorchemist.