Postdoctoral Researcher – Electrochemistry of Nuclear Materials
Core
Develop and optimize novel electrochemical separations chemistries to recover actinide and rare earth materials from complex feedstocks for advanced nuclear fuel recycling.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Electrochemistry)
Builds
Novel separation processes and electrochemical reaction data for nuclear fuel recycling
Domain
Nuclear energy / Electrochemical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electrochemical engineering, molten salt chemistry, experimental design, analytical techniques (XRD, SEM), data reporting, technical proposal development
Preferred skills
actinide chemistry, hazardous materials handling, glovebox operations
Technologies
cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, polarization tests, XRD, SEM
Responsibilities
Apply electrochemical engineering principles to develop oxide reduction and electrorefining processes; Develop and test new materials and electrochemical reactions; Perform innovative experiments and electroanalytical measurements; Develop innovative research ideas and proposals
Seniority
Postdoctoral, hands-on research