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Organization: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: California, USA

Field: Materials Science

Requirements:

Ph.D in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or a directly related field is required. Experience in theory/modeling and characterization of phase transformations, and/or materials degradation reactions, and/or fluid-materials reaction processes. Experience with both thermodynamics and kinetics theories, and application of these in quantitative simulation of natural/experimental systems; and evaluating modeling results against independent experimental data. Other requirements are: ability to work in a team environment; strong interpersonal and written and oral communications skills; with the ability to travel. Desirables include; applying thermodynamic/chemical mass transfer modeling packages or reactive transport codes (e.g., EQ3/6, Geochemist's workbench, PHREEQC); and quantifying radiolytic effects on chemical environment and radiation damage on material properties. Experience with evaluating material structural properties changes as functions of the degree of alteration/degradation; degradation of SNF/HLW waste forms or fuel cladding; and corrosion of engineered materials (e.g., metals, cements) are desired.

Abstract:

Seeking an experienced materials engineer or scientist to participate in a research program evaluating the storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.

Description:

Seeking an experienced materials engineer or scientist to participate in a research program evaluating the storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The goal of the program is to characterize the physical and chemical degradation of SNF/HLW and materials of the engineered disposal system (e.g., metals, cement) under conditions relevant to long-term interim storage and permanent geologic disposal. Activities include both experimental work evaluating materials degradation, and development of conceptual models for relevant environmental conditions and degradation processes. Provide results to larger-scale models that analyze the performance of the storage and disposal systems as related to release of radionuclides from nuclear materials. Work independently, interface with staff across multiple disciplines and multiple departments within the group, and integrate work in these technical areas that is being performed by technical staff at other national laboratories. Promote program visibility by maintaining an active publication record and participating in meetings of the international repository science community.
Please apply online at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html, click Search for Openings, and reference Job ID Number: 637213

Deadline: 25-02-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html

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