Post Bachelors RA - Vitreous Waste Form Development

"Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation's biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation's power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system;

and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.

The Nuclear Sciences Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, delivers science and technology innovations for the environment, energy, and national security. At a time when complex challenges are emerging on many fronts, we address some of the most challenging national and international nuclear issues. This includes providing technological solutions that protect the public health and safety around nuclear facilities, developing durable new materials for extreme nuclear environments, innovating new nuclear processes for the safety and security of the nation, and delivering new approaches for accelerating environmental cleanup of nuclear sites.

The division's capabilities and efforts are focused on environmental management of nuclear sites, nuclear regulatory processes, national nuclear security, and advancing nuclear energy.

Responsibilities

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a Post-Bachelor Research Associate (RA) who is eager to learn and contribute to environmental science and engineering. We are looking for emerging leaders who are passionate about making an impact in the world and advancing our nation's scientific understanding. The Radiological Materials (RM) Group, which is part of PNNL's Nuclear Sciences Division, is seeking to hire a Post-Bachelor RA with a background in materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, and glass science to support the development and testing of vitreous waste forms.

What will I be doing?

* You will work with research scientists to study various aspects of nuclear waste form design. Your focus will be on preparing and assessing the physical and chemical properties of novel waste forms used to immobilize nuclear defense wastes. As a Post-Bachelor RA, you will collaborate with senior scientists to not only execute planned waste form testing but also analyze and report the findings of those tests.

Therefore, a solid understanding of scientific data interpretation, presentation, and documentation are essential requirements for the position.

Why should I apply?

* This position will advance your career by providing you with real-world research experience and connecting you with leading experts across a broad spectrum of scientific domains. You will have the opportunity to meet other researchers from multiple disciplines and be introduced to potential careers and various research opportunities. If you are interested in making the world a better place, restoring the environment to its natural state, and gaining valuable research experience to launch your career, please consider applying below.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering, environmental engineering, or chemistry.

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