Oak Ridge, Tennessee
ORNL10-109-ESD

Project Description: The Environmental Sciences Division (ESD), http://www.esd.ornl.gov, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), http://www.ornl.gov, has an immediate opening for one post-graduate fellowship in chemistry, soil science, or hydrology. The project is currently funded through the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP). The successful candidate will be responsible for experiments and modeling involving the transport of explosive compounds through soils. Knowledge of the surface chemistry of hydrophobic organic compounds as colloids or particles is particularly needed. Experience in advanced analytical techniques for nitroaromatic compounds, e.g., FTIR or Raman spectroscopy, is desired.

The laboratory scale experiments will involve saturated and unsaturated migration of dissolved and colloidal compounds through soil columns, analysis of influent and effluent solutions using a variety of analytical instruments, determination of mass balance in soils and solutions, interpretation of surficial chemical processes, and modeling of observed data. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, interpretation, and publication of experimental and modeling research. Work will be conducted in collaboration with others having expertise in hydrology and environmental chemistry. Annual salary depends on experience. The position will be based at ORNL in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.S. required in Chemistry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, or related field. Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

Technical Questions: Questions regarding the position can be directed to Melanie Mayes at mayesma@ornl.gov. Please include the requisition number and title when corresponding.

How to Apply: Qualified applicants must apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application.

For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm.

This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postgraduate Research Participation Program and is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The program is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.