Tritium Technology Scientists, Intermediate

About the role

The Hydrogen Isotope Science Group at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking Tritium Technology Scientists. We want highly motivated individuals to work towards pushing boundaries of hydrogen isotope separations, materials science, impurity removal strategies, hydrogen storage, and novel solutions for isotopic separations. The ideal candidates would have a strong background in engineering, chemistry, physics, or materials science, and polymer science.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to research projects focused on the development of hydrogen isotope processing technologies and characterization of materials for tritium applications.
• Write research proposals aligned to SRNL's core competencies.
• Design and conduct experiments, and analyze results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through patent and copyright applications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Engineering.
• 1–4 years of experience in an academic or national laboratory environment.
• Strong background in fundamental science.
• Advanced communication skills involving complicated topics.
• Works safely with particular attention to quality.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong track record of publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals.

About Us

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

About the Team

Weapons Production Technology (WPT) is a world leader in tritium fuel cycles with a strong industrial partnership, including most private companies working on fusion research. WPT also leads the Tokomak Exhaust System Development Project for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. The staff of 300 in this vibrant organization are leading the frontiers of tritium effects on materials, hydrogen science, fusion-related research, plutonium metallurgy, sensing and metrology, advanced engineering, and advanced manufacturing.