Active Job Postings
Below are current job opportunities in nuclear chemistry and related fields.
Group Lead: Separation Sciences
Argonne National Laboratory
The Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Group Leader for our Separation Science group.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Separations Chemistry
University of Central Florida (UCF)
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Department of Chemistry in Orlando, Florida, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in Radiochemistry - Separations Chemistry.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program that aligns with national security and energy missions, teach and mentor students at all levels, and contribute to the department's recognized Radiochemistry program. Candidates with strong backgrounds in spectroscopy, separations chemistry and/or radioanalytical techniques are highly encouraged to apply for this full-time faculty role, which is anticipated to begin in August 2026.
Senior Radiochemist, Innovation R&D Chemistry MCFR
Terra Power
TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.
Senior/Principal Analytical Radiochemist, Innovation R&D Chemistry MCFR
Terra Power
TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.
Deputy Manager, Innovation R&D Chemistry MCFR
Terra Power
TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.
The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) is seeking a Radiochemist to join our Innovative Development & Translation (ID&T) division. The ID&T division at MURR focuses on advancing radioisotope production methodologies with an emphasis on their translatability into current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards. Core objectives of the ID&T division include: first, developing innovative and scalable radioisotope production techniques; second, optimizing and continuously improving existing isotope production lines at MURR to address any emergent issues; third, providing support to MURR’s research groups through a blend of technical expertise, collaborative projects, and tailored solutions; and fourth, evaluating new opportunities and managing new projects that will become the foundation of tomorrow’s growth and success.
This position will report to the Developmental Radiochemistry Manager and will be responsible for the development of radioisotope processing methods with a focus on the pharmaceutical development for the manufacturing of new cGMP medical radioisotopes that will be utilized as Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in radiopharmaceutical formulations.
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Chemistry
San Jose State University
Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Chemistry, with teaching focus of Analytical, Organic, and/or Physical Chemistry. SJSU has a specialized teaching and research laboratory for nuclear & radiochemistry equipped with comprehensive nuclear counting instrumentation.
Nuclear or Radiochemistry Assistant Professor
James Madison University
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants with expertise in analytical, environmental, physical, nuclear, or inorganic chemistry are especially encouraged to apply. This position builds on our history of undergraduate teaching and research training that leverages over $10 million of existing instrumentation, including comprehensive nuclear chemistry facilities.
Post-Doc Position – MURR
Missouri University Research Reactor
The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) – needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production.
This postdoctoral position, which is available for immediate filling, will be for a one-year term, renewable for a second year based upon performance, funding, and a mutual desire to continue the appointment. Essential duties will include the design and execution of independent research focused on inorganic radiochemistry, which may include:
1) the design of new radiometal chelation systems,
2) radiosynthesis and evaluation of molecular probes as radiopharmaceuticals, and/or
3) method development for medical radionuclide production.