NUCL-ACS

Argonne National Laboratory has postings for 2 post-doc positions – in analytical chemistry and in strategic security sciences. U.S. Citizenship is required for both positions. Please visit the postings for more information or to apply.

https://argonne.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Argonne_Careers/job/Argonne-National-Laboratory/Postdoctoral-Appointee–Analytical-Chemistry_412387

https://argonne.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Argonne_Careers/job/Argonne-National-Laboratory/Postdoctoral-Appointment—Radiological_412710

The NY State Public Health Lab (Wadsworth Center) is in search of a radiochemist for public health lab science. For more information or to apply please visit https://careers-healthresearch.icims.com/jobs/5619/research-scientist-i-%28nysphc-fellowship-program%29/job

Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for an exceptional Scientist to join our Weapons Production directorate. Our diverse workforce enjoys a collegial work environment focused on creative problem solving, where everyone’s opinions and ideas are considered.

The Advanced Recovery and Integrated Extraction System (ARIES) program (AMPP-3) in the Actinide Material Processing & Power (AMPP) Division in the Weapons Directorate is tasked with the disposition of 34 metric tons of surplus nuclear material to meet the Nation’s nuclear non-proliferation and national security objectives. The ARIES mission includes the disassembly of surplus items, conversion and stabilization of plutonium metal to oxide, processing of the oxide to meet specifications, physical and chemical characterization of the oxide, and packaging of the of the oxide for transportation or storage. Characterization examines physical properties including particle size, surface area and bulk and tapped densities, and chemical properties including moisture content and quantification of elements of interest. It also supports Nondestructive Assay of plutonium, uranium, and other actinide material components produced and packaged during the ARIES process.

For more information or to apply please visit https://lanl.jobs/los-alamos-nm/science-and-engineering-scientist-12/2662D9A6E45F48728EA2BAADFCB36C77/job/

The Association of Public Health Laboratories has been awarded five years of funding by the CDC to establish a Fellowship program in multiple disciplines. The funds come from the American Rescue Plan, specifically to address the national shortage of public health scientists that has been experienced during the pandemic. There are eight Fellowship Tracks. Applications for the Summer cohort are due February 28^th, 2022. The Environmental Health track has been advertised by Jill Taylor, Senior Adviser for Scientific Affairs, as being of particular interest for radiochemists.

Links to website for discipline specific information and a link for how to apply:

Bioinformatics                 https://www.aphl.org/fellowships/Pages/Bioinformatics.aspx

Biorisk Management     https://www.aphl.org/fellowships/Pages/biorisk.aspx

Environmental Health   https://www.aphl.org/fellowships/Pages/Environmental-Health.aspx

Food Safety                      https://www.aphl.org/fellowships/Pages/food-safety.aspx

Infectious Disease          https://www.aphl.org/fellowships/Pages/Infectious-Diseases-Laboratory-Fellowship-Program.aspx

Informatics                      https://www.aphl.org/fellowships/Pages/informatics.aspx

Quality Management    https://www.aphl.org/fellowships/Pages/quality-management.aspx

Newborn Screening       https://www.aphl.org/fellowships/Pages/PHL-NBS.aspx

Note: In the Environmental Health Track one lab has confirmed they are looking for a radiochemist.

The fellow will be assigned an independent research project in one of the following areas: environmental radiochemistry, radiological emergency response or radiobioassay. In addition to research, the fellow will also have opportunities to gain first-hand experience in radiological surveillance our lab conducts for New York State, network with other fellows and participate in graduate level courses though SUNY Albany.

About our lab:

The Wadsworth Center’s Nuclear Chemistry Laboratory (NCL) program has two objectives:  mandated radiological surveillance in NYS and research in radiological sciences. The surveillance program assesses exposure of the population to ionizing radiation and involves monitoring of the environment around nuclear power plants for fission products, as well as monitoring of drinking water supplies for natural radioactivity. Programs focusing on radiological emergency response to potential accidents or terrorism threats involving radioactivity are performed in cooperation with NYS agencies as well as with US FDA for radiological food protection. The research in radiological sciences is primarily concerned with the development of new and more sensitive methods to detect ionizing radiation in environmental, food, and bioassay samples, such as alpha and gamma spectrometry and liquid scintillation counting.

We are looking for a fellow with experience in chemistry and who is comfortable working with low-levels of radiation in an environmental laboratory setting. We would prefer a M.S. or Ph.D. level candidate, but may also consider a well-qualified B.S. level applicant.