Chemical Engineering ASPIRE Undergraduate Intern at Savannah… · Aiken

Summary: Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate intern in Chemical Engineering to contribute to research in laser spectroscopy. The intern will analyze complex spectroscopic data related to uranium hexafluoride (uf6) and support 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 undergraduate 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: Chemical Engineering, Laser Spectroscopy, Data Analysis Important Skills: Chemometric Methods