What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Masters ST position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
The RadGeochemistry team at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for Post Masters Student positions. The positions support projects focused on the study of actinide transport in the environment, high temperature thermodynamics of aqueous and solid species/minerals containing actinides or critical metals, development of models for natural critical material ore formation and critical material extraction technologies, development of technologies for in situ mining, collecting data required for safety assessment of nuclear waste repositories, and national security-related projects.
You will be joining a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working at the forefront of problems related to energy and national security. You will provide technical support for research projects in these fields. Tasks will include performing hands-on experiments with nuclear materials; testing and development of experimental protocols; collecting data using in-house designed experimental systems; data analyses and data management; and assisting with technical reports. Los Alamos National Laboratory solves problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns, and enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: We are looking to hire someone with a Master's degree in a STEM field that has been completed within the past 3 years, who has not yet been accepted into another master's program or a PhD program
Note to Applicants: To apply, please submit an online application including your CV and a cover letter that outlines your background and expertise related to this position and its requirements. Applicants are not expected to meet all desired qualifications; we encourage anyone who meets the minimum requirements to apply. Plontact Artas Migdissov (artas@lanl.gov) if you have any questions about the position or research opportunities.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
The RadGeochemistry team at Los Alamos National Laboratory invites applications for Post Masters Student positions. The positions support projects focused on the study of actinide transport in the environment, high temperature thermodynamics of aqueous and solid species/minerals containing actinides or critical metals, development of models for natural critical material ore formation and critical material extraction technologies, development of technologies for in situ mining, collecting data required for safety assessment of nuclear waste repositories, and national security-related projects.
You will be joining a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working at the forefront of problems related to energy and national security. You will provide technical support for research projects in these fields. Tasks will include performing hands-on experiments with nuclear materials; testing and development of experimental protocols; collecting data using in-house designed experimental systems; data analyses and data management; and assisting with technical reports. Los Alamos National Laboratory solves problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns, and enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Basic skills for safe operation in chemical and experimental laboratories
- Willingness to learn the basics of spectroscopic techniques and development of custom experimental tools
- Strong technical communication skills, as demonstrated by technical presentations, reports, thesis, and/or scientific publications
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a large and diverse interdisciplinary research team
- Experience with spectroscopy techniques such as absorbance spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, or IR spectroscopy
- Experience with basic characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, ICP-MS, Chromatography, X-ray diffraction, etc.)
- Experience with high temperature hydrothermal experimental techniques
- Experience with geochemical modeling such as PHREEQC, Geochemists Workbench, or MINTEQ
- Experience with data management and processing
Education/Experience: We are looking to hire someone with a Master's degree in a STEM field that has been completed within the past 3 years, who has not yet been accepted into another master's program or a PhD program
Note to Applicants: To apply, please submit an online application including your CV and a cover letter that outlines your background and expertise related to this position and its requirements. Applicants are not expected to meet all desired qualifications; we encourage anyone who meets the minimum requirements to apply. Plontact Artas Migdissov (artas@lanl.gov) if you have any questions about the position or research opportunities.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.
Instructions on How to Activate/Create a LANL Jobs Account:
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
- Select the Click Here button if you have been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage.
- Please enter only your first and last name and current email address (an email with your validation code will be sent to you) to activate the account currently in our system.
- Enter your validation code as described in the email you receive and complete the 3-page registration form. Your account is now active, and you can apply for jobs or save to your basket. Important: Enter the validation code within 15 days to activate your account or your account will be deactivated.
- Select the Register button if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to Create an Account.
- From here, you will establish an account with username and password.
- Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job's details.
- Click Apply or Add to Basket to apply later. Tip: To apply for a job or save your basket, you must have a LANL jobs account.
