Corrosion Engineer, Intermediate

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

SRNL’s Materials Science and Disposition group is seeking a qualified Corrosion Scientist/Engineer to grow the laboratory’s portfolio in the areas of materials sciences, materials corrosion, and materials performance evaluation in nuclear waste environments. Successful candidates would have a Ph.D. in a materials related field, demonstrated ability to perform independent research in materials corrosion and performance evaluation, ability to apply and interpret scientific data to solve problems, and years of lab experience achieved after Ph.D. completion. Field of Study/Capabilities include but not limited to chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science/engineering, physics and related science or engineering disciplines. 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: materials corrosion assessment in highly radioactive waste environments, and materials performance evaluation for variety of assets such as pipeline and large storage tanks, etc. "We put science to work!" 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. SRNL’s Environmental & Legacy Management (ELM) Directorate closely collaborates with the Department of Energy (DOE) and site contractors to develop, mature, and apply science and technology needed to resolve environmental challenges and advance legacy management missions. As the lead laboratory for Environmental Management (DOE-EM) and Legacy Management (DOE-LM), SRNL applies our talent and expertise to develop and deploy innovative approaches and technologies to reduce risk, cost, and schedule of environmental cleanup and nuclear material processing. Additionally, ELM is using our competencies to develop new materials and processes for a range of clean energy applications.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in a materials related field.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent research in materials corrosion and performance evaluation.
• Ability to apply and interpret scientific data to solve problems.
• Years of lab experience achieved after Ph.D. completion.
• Field of Study/Capabilities include but not limited to chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science/engineering, physics and related science or engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work on interdisciplinary teams to propose and define the scope of technical programs.
• Develop effective and efficient solutions to challenging problems.
• Develop first-of-kind concepts for materials system solutions for materials corrosion assessment in highly radioactive waste environments.
• Develop first-of-kind concepts for materials system solutions for materials performance evaluation for variety of assets such as pipeline and large storage tanks, etc.

Benefits

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Competitive relocation package to ease the transition process.
• Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree