Industry Member Programs was pleased to feature two members of our division in their most recent issue of ACS Industry Matters.
Division members Chris Bannochie and Christine McInnis were the featured members.
The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is a leading research facility dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge through nuclear research. As a prominent institution in the field, MURR is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager of Developmental Radiochemistry to join our Innovative Development & Translation (ID&T) division. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge radioisotope production methods to support various research and manufacturing initiatives.
For more information or to apply please visit https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/staff, click on “prospective employees” link and use job code: 50611.
The Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center of the FDA is actively seeking a full-time ORISE fellow to pioneer the development of adaptable radiochemical separation techniques applicable across various detection methodologies for identifying radioactive contaminants in food. This appointment spans 18 months and begins immediately. Candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, preferably in Chemistry or closely related fields, and must be a lawful permanent resident or U.S citizens.
Website for the opportunity: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/FDA-ORA-2024-0001
The Clemson University School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (SCEEES) invites applications to fill a tenured/tenure-track position with a focus on Geo-Environmental Engineering. Candidates are desired with expertise in one or more of the following areas: subsurface transport and remediation of organic, inorganic, metals, and radioactive contaminants, radioactive waste isolation, geologic storage and production of hydrogen, geological carbon sequestration, subsurface energy storage, brownfield development, municipal, industrial, and mining waste containment systems, re-use of waste materials, and reduction of climate change and sea level rise impacts. A Fall 2024 appointment is anticipated with the position at the assistant or associate professor level. The successful candidates will have an earned PhD in Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or in a closely related discipline.
For more information on The Center for Nuclear Environmental Engineering Sciences and Radioactive Waste Management (NEESRWM) please visit https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/neesrwm/. For more information on the open position please see the advertisement below or visit https://apply.interfolio.com/140357 which is also where application should be submitted.
The Energy and Natural Resources Security Group (EES-16) in the Environmental Sciences (EES) Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has an opening for a staff scientist position either at the Scientist 2 or Scientist 3 level, depending on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. We are looking to hire a motivated and enthusiastic scientist, with a strong background in experimental geochemistry and repository science to support our group’s various R&D efforts in spent fuels disposal and safety case analysis. If selected, you will join a diverse team of geologists, geochemists, and chemists dedicated to supporting several aspects of our spent fuel disposal program.
Please see the job ad for more information, or visit LANL’s site to apply.
TerraPower Isotopes® is deploying innovative expertise to create the next generation of isotopes and to support the advancement of technologies with the potential to change the face of oncology treatment.
TPI seeks to support revolutionary radiotherapies for treatments of cancers, such as prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by supplying radioisotopes that currently cannot be accessed in amounts required to develop medical treatments. The Principal Radiochemist will support TPI’s efforts toward the long-term production of actinium 225, leveraging specific expertise and experience working with radionuclides at scales relevant to this goal.
This position interfaces with a dynamic interdisciplinary environment in which effective communication, team-work and collaboration is required, while maintaining composure to act safely, ensure quality of data, and enable timely decision-making. The position will require good judgement in ensuring regulatory compliance while delivering on commercial production and engineering design needs. The candidate must be capable of working closely with a focused and high achieving group, working with minimal day-to-day supervision, and relocating to the Everett, WA area.
For more information please visit:
Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to schatterjee at terrapower.com,
Sayandev (Dev) Chatterjee, PhD; Manager, Innovation R&D Chemistry; Pronouns: he, him, his
1) The Department of Chemistry at the University of Central Florida is seeking to hire a tenure track Assistant Professor and one of the disciplines of interest is Radiochemistry. All areas of radiochemistry/nuclear chemistry are welcome and will be considered. Candidates will be able to benefit from the interdisciplinary research portfolio the department has with particular strengths in analytical chemistry, forensic science, materials science and nanotechnology, optics, etc.
Appropriate space and generous start up package are available. Open until filled; initial priority review will start in January.
For questions, applicants can reach out to the search chair or Prof. Anagnostopoulos, Vasileios.Anagnos AT ucf.edu, concerning the Radiochemistry program at UCF.
Application link: https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/jobs/details/Assistant-Professor–Chemistry_R106724?jobFamilyGroup=5bcda454ef2601011c97052f3c060000
2) A separate opening for a Physical Chemist may also consider individuals with a focus on nuclear/radiochemistry. The position is suitable for someone with expertise in either experimental or computational/theoretical studies and molecular modelling using machine learning and artificial intelligence. Of special interest are candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching/mentoring and service to the diversity and excellence of our department.
Mentoring students in chemistry, with content that reflects expertise in emerging frontiers in machine learning and artificial intelligence is also a preferred qualification. https://ucf.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Orlando-FL-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor–Chemistry_R106700?q=molecular+electronics&jobFamilyGroup=5bcda454ef2601011c97052f3c060000
We are launching a Logo Competition!!! Would you like to win $600?
In celebration of our 60th Anniversary, we are launching a LOGO Competition for our Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology (NUCL). We will be putting the winning logo up on our website. So, if you are creative and want to try and win the $600 prize, please consider submitting an entry.
• Please submit your design by December 30th, 2023, using this link: https://wkf.ms/46uHBBr
• You must be a member of ACS and the NUCL division.
• Each person can submit a maximum of 3 separate designs.
• A committee will select the winning entry in early January 2024.
• If you have questions please contact, Dustin Demoin (dustin.demoin AT ezag.com) or Annie Kersting (Kersting1 AT llnl.gov)
TerraPower, LLC is on a mission to build a highly efficient, low-cost and carbon-free energy solution to help utilities and industries reach decarbonization goals. We are seeking a highly talented and motivated candidate for the position of Principal Radiochemist to directly contribute and take leadership roles to fulfill this mission. The Principal Radiochemist will directly be involved in experiments related to the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) technology and is expected to work at the interface of nuclear reactor development and novel waste reduction technologies. The candidate should have demonstrated laboratory capabilities in radiochemical experimental design and implementation. It is anticipated the candidate may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on several experimental efforts.
This position interfaces with a dynamic cross-functional, multi-cultural, interdisciplinary team in which effective communication, teamwork and collaboration is required, while maintaining composure to act safely, ensure quality of data, and enable timely decision-making. The position requires contribution to experiment design, execution, and data analysis on chloride based molten salt systems that directly contributes to address gaps in understanding of molten salt chemistry that are needed to transition to a demonstration reactor program. Some specific requirements of the position involve (but are not limited to) actinide salt synthesis, salt analysis and characterization, and thermodynamic and kinetic property measurements of actinides and fission products in high temperature molten salts.
For more information or to apply, please visit https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/#op-600177-principal-radiochemist
*Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or Materials Science has specifically been mentioned.
James Madison University (JMU) Chemistry & Biochemistry is conducting a cohort hire for faculty to begin in Fall 2024. We seek to fill three tenure-track positions. At least one position is in nuclear chemistry, radiochemistry, or adjacent areas. Successful candidates will utilize our nuclear and radiochemistry facilities and work with existing faculty to expand this part of our curriculum.
Our department is an undergraduate-only program at an R2 institution. We house over $10M in analytical instrumentation. Instrumentation that may be of interest to potential candidates includes ICP-MS, ICP-OES, intrinsic germanium high resolution gamma and X-ray spectrometers, a liquid scintillation counter, a Proteon MPC 2000 alpha beta counter with P-10 gas for alpha beta determination, a neutron howitzer with a 3 Curie Am-Be neutral source, and a variety of sodium iodide gamma ray detectors. The nuclear and radiochemistry suite (1200 ft) that houses most of this instrumentation is designed for the handling and measurement of radioactive materials and includes stainless steel benches and fume hoods. The radioisotope storage room is built with solid concrete block, contains stainless steel shelving, and a pit for radioactive waste and high activity source storage. The Madison Accelerator Laboratory is also available to JMU faculty. The MAL has a Siemens Medical Linear Accelerator, X-ray imaging and a range of detectors. More information about our high-performance computing clusters, mass spectrometry, NMR and materials characterization instrumentation may be found here https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.shtml.
The department is actively committed to increasing the success of all our students, attracting faculty and students with a range of backgrounds and experiences, and creating and sustaining a more inclusive work and learning environment. We are committed to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring undergraduates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. With 25 full-time faculty members, the department offers ACS certified degrees at the bachelors level, and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry. We serve approximately 200 majors and about 3,000 undergraduate students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and pre-health professionals. Majors are actively involved in SAACS, AXE, NOBCChE, and undergraduate research.
For the tenure-track positions, a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field is required. Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper division courses and laboratories, such as nuclear chemistry. Establishing an externally funded undergraduate research program is expected. Successful candidates will mentor undergraduates in research during the academic year and summer.
For more details about the position and to apply go to https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/15577. Review of application begins October 23.