Research Scientist

Nonproliferation Research Scientist, Advanced Job Description The Global Security Directorate at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking candidates for a Nonproliferation Research Scientist. This directorate has diverse research projects concerning nuclear material science and operations, nuclear processing activities, collecting and measuring environmental samples, nonproliferation monitoring, and improving analytical methods in support of such activities. SRNL is seeking to grow external funding in these focus areas and scientists/engineers interested with serving as principal investigators on these focus areas. The successful candidate will be lead multiple research projects and develop new proposal concepts in support of these focus areas. Responsibilities Planning and overseeing the safe execution of the work or technical activities. Developing research proposals with new research ideas to bring new work scope and funding to SRNL for yourself and your team members. Communicating task requirements, project status, risks, and outcomes to team members and sponsors. Managing financial aspects, scope performance, and reporting of project activities. Ensuring the accuracy and acceptability of publications, reports, and presentations prior to delivery. Performing impactful research that can be published in peer-reviewed publications. Participating in the development of hazards analysis reports and work control documents for research activities. Serving as a Point of Contact for specific program sponsors. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: PhD + 6-10 years in Analytical Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or other scientific fields. Must have experience with seeking external funding for research projects at DOE national laboratories. For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is LegallyRequired Preferred Qualifications: Understanding the different external funding sources for DOE national laboratories. Having experience with leading and motivating a research team to meet tasks and deliverables while maintaining good lab practices and quality standards. Having an established reputation with associated mission sponsors and stakeholders. Understanding of nuclear processing and nonproliferation monitoring activities and gaps that require further research. Having a proven track record of obtaining external funding through proposal generation for competitive open calls and/or broad agency announcements for the DOE national laboratories. Security Clearance Information This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. About Us “We put science to work!” Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include: *Benefits vary based upon employment status Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid) Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid) AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid) Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match) Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children) Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Plan SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at . BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation. About the Team The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer. Job Info Job Identification 2046 Job Category Engineering and Science Posting Date 07/22/2026, 01:26 PM Apply Before 08/31/2026, 04:0 AM Degree Level Master's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations Savannah River National Laboratory Job Location Onsite Work Schedule AA: Straight Days (Mon-Fri), 9 Hours #J-18808-Ljbffr