Chemical Engineering ASPIRE Graduate Intern at Savannah… · Aiken

Summary: Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a highly motivated post-baccalaureate researcher to join their Nuclear Detection and Actinide Separations group. This internship offers a unique opportunity for a recent chemistry graduate to contribute to fundamental research in laser spectroscopy applied to uranium hexafluoride analysis, supporting critical missions in environmental management and nuclear nonproliferation. Responsibilities: - Process, analyze, and interpret large datasets from various laser spectroscopy techniques (e.g., ftir, libs, atomic beam laser absorption spectroscopy) applied to uf6 and related uranium compounds - Utilize and develop chemometric methods to identify reaction intermediates and understand reaction pathways, such as the hydrolysis of uf6, which is relevant to environmental management - Contribute to the characterization of gaseous uf6 plasma behavior and the effects of laser parameters on spectral characteristics, aiding in the development of advanced detection capabilities - Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers on experimental design and data acquisition - Present research findings at group meetings and contribute to publications Required Qualifications: - Must be a U.S. Citizen - Be pursuing a graduate degree in chemical engineering or a related field - Must have a minimum GPA of 3.4 or higher and submit a transcript prior to hiring Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on research experience in a chemical laboratory - Participation in student design teams or design projects Required Skills: Laser spectroscopy, Data analysis, Chemometric methods Important Skills: Chemical engineering