Metallurgy Postdoc Research Associate

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the Environmental Management mission at the lab. Qualified individuals must hold a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Postdoctoral Research positions support the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management mission to reduce risk associated with radioactive wastes, spent nuclear fuel (SNF), excess plutonium and uranium, and/or contaminated soil and groundwater. The candidate will apply technical knowledge in the fields of metallurgical engineering and materials science to a variety of R&D programs at the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). The candidate should have a strong knowledge of metal and ceramic materials processing with aptitude to support advanced material development. In the role, the candidate will work on interdisciplinary teams to propose and define the scope of technical programs and develop effective and efficient solutions to challenging problems, including development of first-of-kind concepts for materials system solutions for:
-Nuclear materials processing/treatment for stabilization for extended storage/disposition
-Advanced materials for applications in mechanical/chemical systems

The Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.