ACS Division of Nuclear Chemistry

Graduate School Locator
(this is a map showing the location of graduate programs in Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry in the U.S. - if you would like a new link, please contact the webmaster)

ACS Academic Employment Initiative

To assist graduate and postdoctoral students, the ACS Office of Graduate Education and Department of Career Services are participating in a presidential program called the Academic Employment Initiative (AEI). The intent of this program is twofold: (1) to give colleges and universities exposure to a larger pool of candidates for faculty positions than is possible through current recruitment practices; and (2) to provide candidates the opportunity to convey their teaching and research goals to a wider audience. 11/29/06

Faculty Positions
	Faculty Position in Nuclear Chemistry Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a position in Nuclear Chemistry at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) that is expected to have a joint appointment in the Chemistry Department at MSU. The position is expected to be filled at the Assistant Professor level; a more advanced level may be possible depending on the qualifications of the candidate. The faculty member will be expected to teach Chemistry and mentor undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students as part of a new, vibrant and internationally recognized experimental research program that complements the existing program at the NSCL that will continue in the future at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) under construction adjacent to the NSCL. The candidate is also expected to take an active part in the nuclear science community at NSCL and FRIB. The NSCL would like to fill the position by the beginning of the Fall Semester, 2012 and will begin reviewing applications in April, 2012. Information about the NSCL can be found at the laboratory's Web site (www.nscl.msu.edu) and about FRIB at (www.frib.msu.edu ); information about NSCL faculty appointments can be found at the MSU Human Resources Web site. (http://www.hr.msu.edu/documents/facacadhandbooks/NSCLFacPos.htm) 04/16/2012
	Faculty Position in Nuclear Science and Engineering Colorado School of Mines (Mines) Nuclear Science and Engineering Program invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The Nuclear Science and Engineering Program is an interdisciplinary graduate program that stresses the nuclear fuel life cycle. Faculty participating in the program have the breadth of expertise to address all aspects of the nuclear fuel life cycle from fuel exploration and processing, through nuclear power system design and operation, to fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation, and the environmental and policy issues surrounding each of these activities.Applicants must have a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, radiochemistry, or a closely related field and the demonstrated potential for exceptional teaching and research. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a collaborative style of research and teaching. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in nuclear engineering or radiochemistry as may be applied to nuclear fuels, the nuclear fuel cycle, processing and reprocessing of nuclear materials, or management and environmental stewardship of nuclear materials; or to reactor design, nuclear reactor thermal hydraulics or reactor control systems. 12/16/2011
	Faculty Position in Nuclear Science Beginning Fall 2012; renewable for up to 4 years. PhD in Physics, Nuclear Chemistry, or terminal degree in relevant nuclear sciences field is required. The ideal candidate will effectively contribute to development of new nuclear science program including course development, industrial collaborations, and undergraduate research. Teaching responsibilities will include nuclear science courses and other introductory and upper-level physics courses, including labs. Development of online course materials desirable. Salary and rank commensurate with experience. Send applications by Jan 10, 2012 to: Nuclear Science Search, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904-2200. Augusta State University is an AA/EEO Employer. 12/12/2011
	Marine Radiochemistry As a member of the Radiometrics Laboratory led by the Laboratory Head, the Research Scientist has to organise the processing of numerous marine samples/year for analysis on natural and artificial radionuclides and is responsible for the relevant project in the IAEA's programme. She/he contributes to develop new techniques for contamination and process studies in coastal zones using radioactive and stable isotopes. https://recruitment.iaea.org/vacancies/p/2011/2011_116.html 11/1/2011
	ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY A tenure-track faculty position in analytical chemistry at the University of Iowa. The Department of Chemistry is seeking applications in all sub-disciplines of analytical chemistry, with those focused on a research program in chemical and/or radiochemical separations especially encouraged. Candidates should be qualified to teach both introductory and advanced courses in analytical chemistry at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The appointment will begin in August, 2012 and will be at the assistant professor level. http://www.chem.uiowa.edu/news/analytical-search.html 10/1/2011
Post-Doctoral Positions
	Post-Doctoral Position The Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences invites applications for a Research Associate position in environmental radiochemistry. Candidates must hold a PhD in radiochemistry, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, environmental engineering and science or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate is expected to perform laboratory experiments to support a Department of Energy funded research project. The objective of this research is to examine mechanisms and thermodynamics of actinide sorption to engineered barrier materials (iron (oxyhydr)oxides and bentonite clay) for nuclear waste repositories under high temperature and high ionic strength conditions using a suite of macroscopic and microscopic techniques which will be coupled with interfacial reaction models. Electronic submissions to bpowell@clemson.edu are preferred, but applications may also be mailed to Dr. Brian A. Powell, Box 340919, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0919. More information can be found at: http://www.clemson.edu/ces/eees/pdf_files/EnvRadiochemistry_Postdoc_Position.pdf 3/6/2012
	Post-Doctoral Positions 3 Postdoctoral Scholar positionare available in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. A recent Ph.D. and experience in (1) laser spectroscopy, including laser-induced TRLFS; (2) nuclear and radiochemistry, radiation detection techniques, separations chemistry or closely related field including nuclear counting, chemical analysis, and standard chemical laboratory technique; (3) experience in synchrotron-based X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS: XANES, EXAFS) and XAS data analysis are required. Experience with f-element electronic structure, computer programming in Fortran and/or Python, actinide/lanthanide chemistry, nuclear and radiochemistry, radiation detection techniques, or closely related fields is desirable. Candidates should be able to obtain controlled access to U.S. DOE National labs.Qualified applicants must submit a curriculum vitae and arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to Professor Heino Nitsche (hnitsche@berkeley.edu), University of California, Berkeley, Department of Chemistry, 446 Latimer Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720-1460. This postings will be open until the positions are filled. http://heavyelements.lbl.gov/positions.html 11/1/2011
	RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS (2) Research Associate positions under the direction of M. Yeh in the Chemistry Department at BNL. Requires a Ph.D. in chemistry, radiochemistry or nuclear and material science and experience in a variety of experimental techniques such as chemical separations, synthesis and characterization of organometallic ion complexes in organic and aqueous media, nuclear detection methods, preparation and handling of radioactive samples. Currently the Group is actively involved in different aspects of neutrino research and participating in several neutrino collaborations: (1) Daya Bay reactor neutrino experiment (Daya Bay, China), (2) Low Energy Neutrino Spectrometry (LENS, Virginia), (3) Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO+, neutrinoless double beta decay, Canada), and (4) Long Baseline Neutrino Experiment (LBNE, South Dakota). See job ID 15350 11/15/2011
	Postdoctoral Position in Nuclear Chemistry A postdoctoral position will be available starting October 1st, 2007 in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University, Bloomington, for a recent nuclear science Ph.D. This position is within the Nuclear Chemistry group at the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility (IUCF). The group utilizes intermediate energy heavy-ion reactions to learn about the properties of nuclei and nuclear matter away from stability. Experiments are conducted using accelerators at MSU-NSCL, TAMU, and GANIL (France). 08/08/2007

Radiochemistry Staff / Post-Doctoral Positions
	Radiochemistry/Scientist Positions BNL has openings for radiochemists and other scientist positions. Check the job postings on the link provided.
	Postdoctoral Positions
	Radiochemistry Positions Savannah River National Laboratory has positions available immediately for MS and PhD level radiochemists to perform nuclear nonproliferation work. Research topics include separations, environmental fate and transport, and development of field deployable analysis and collection systems. US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance required. If interested, please contact Rhonda Whitley (rhonda.whitley@srs.gov) with CV and cover letter. 11/4/2008
	Radiochemistry Positions Bechtel Bettis Laboratory employees are involved in all facets of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. (Use search for specific job opportunities.) *9/1/05*
	Radiochemistry/Scientist Positions PNNL has openings for radiochemists and other scientist positions. Check the job postings on the link provided. *1/29/08*

Manpower and Education Needs - ANS Symposium - Anaheim, CA - July 9-12, 2008
Anderson, Welch Washington University, St. Louis	Graduate Training in Imaging Sciences at Washington University
Norenberg, Atcher University of New Mexico	Manpower Training Needs/Tiered Training Programs
Nash, Clark, Benny, Clark, D. Wall, N. Wall, Elliston - Washington State University	Filling the “Isotope Specialist” Pipeline: The Washington State University Approach
Nitsche UC-Berkeley and LBNL	Is there a Crisis in Nuclear and Radiochemistry Education in the U.S.?
Robertson, Jurisson, Lever University of Missouri, Columbia	Reversing The Trend Radiochemistry at the University of Missouri-Columbia

21st Century Radiochemistry Opportunities: A Symposium Highlighting Nuclear Science Workforce Needs
From the Atlanta National Meeting now has a web site that collects all of the presentations.

Photos from the 2009 Salt Lake City National American Chemical Society Meeting

Nick Sharp of the University of Missouri - Columbia receiving the 2008 Outstanding Student Award at the San José State University Nuclear Summer School from National Director Paul Mantica of Michigan State University.	Attendees at the NUCL Social Hour at the Salt Lake City meeting. (left to right) Kiel Holliday, Rich Gostic, Julie Gostic, Dawn Shaughnessy, and Sarah Nelson.