The Chemical Sciences Division of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) offers a great postdoctoral opportunity to support research focused on new and improved energy technologies and for understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts of energy use. This position is located within the Actinide Chemistry Group of the Glenn T. Seaborg Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct experimental studies of actinide systems, including thermodynamic measurements, spectroscopic and structural characterization of actinides in solution and solid state under conditions relevant to nuclear wastes, separation processes and the environment
  
• Perform experiments using techniques including potentiometry, calorimetry and spectroscopy for radionuclide speciation
  
• Maintain a safe working environment in the laboratory and ensure proper of waste material disposition
  
• Publish experimental results in scientific journals and present results at scientific meetings

• Recent Ph.D. in Chemistry, or related discipline
  
• Experience in actinide chemistry research, especially using thermodynamic, spectroscopic, and structural techniques for characterizing actinide complexes in solution and solid states
  
• Ability to conduct research independently, and work effectively in a team environment
  
• Ability to learn and apply safety techniques regarding radioactive material handling
  
• Demonstrated record of publications of actinide research in peer-reviewed journals

To apply: Please apply at http://jobs.lbl.gov/LBNLCareers/details.asp?jid=22164&p=1sid=2106.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has been a leader in science and engineering research for more than 70 years. Located on a 200 acre site in the hills above the University of California's Berkeley campus, adjacent to the San Francisco Bay, Berkeley Lab holds the distinction of being the oldest of the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratories. The Lab is managed by the University of California, operating with an annual budget of more than $500 million (FY2004) and a staff of about 3,800 employees, including more than 500 students.

Berkeley Lab conducts unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines with key efforts in fundamental studies of the universe; quantitative biology; nanoscience; new energy systems and environmental solutions; and the use of integrated computing as a tool for discovery. It is organized into 17 scientific divisions and hosts four DOE national user facilities.