Nuclear@PNNL: DOE Nuclear Energy Leader Visits PNNL | Ceramic Metal Composites | IAEA Deputy Director General Visits PNNL

DOE Nuclear Energy Leader Michael Goff Visits PNNL, Tours Research Facility

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) welcomed Dr. Michael Goff from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy for his inaugural visit to a DOE national laboratory in his new role as acting assistant secretary. Read more about Dr. Goff’s visit to PNNL here.

IAEA Deputy Director General Visits Richland and Sequim Campuses

PNNL was honored to host International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications Najat Mokhtar, who was accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to the Vienna Office of the United Nations and to the IAEA Laura Holgate on a visit to Richland on April 25 and to the Sequim campus on April 26. Other visitors in the group included IAEA Programme Officer Noura El-Haj, U.S. Department of State (DOS) Political Officer Lisa Wilkinson, and DOS Senior Foreign Affairs Officer Christine Riendeau Martin. Read more about the IAEA deputy director general’s visit to PNNL here.

Ceramic Metal Composites: Possibilities for Immobilizing Nuclear Wastes

Carbon-free nuclear energy is an integral part of our nation’s energy portfolio, contributing nearly 20% of electricity generated in the United States. Researchers at PNNL are exploring ceramic-metal (cermet) composites as one possible solution to immobilize radioactive wastes from nuclear processes. Their research was featured on the cover of Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. Read more about cermet as a possibility for immobilizing nuclear wastes here.

Xiaosong Li Receives American Chemical Society Award for Theoretical Physical Chemistry

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A theoretical chemist who helped answer fundamental questions about attosecond reactions was honored by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for his research leadership. Xiaosong Li received the 2024 Jack Simons Award in Theoretical Physical Chemistry from the ACS Physical Chemistry Division. The award recognizes mid- or senior-career scientists who have a long history of exemplary research contributions and are involved in the physical chemistry community. Read more about Li’s ACS award here.

Piyoosh Jaysaval Receives Early Career Award for Geophysics

The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS) recognized Data Scientist Piyoosh Jaysaval at PNNL with the EEGS and Geonics Limited Early Career Award. The award acknowledges significant and ongoing contributions to environmental and engineering geophysics and is awarded to an individual who is within 10 years post-completion of their PhD or fewer than five years beyond the start date of their current appointment. Read more about Jaysaval’s award here.

PNNL @ GEN IV International Forum

PNNL chemists Amanda Lines and Samuel Bryan will present “Advances in On-Line Monitoring for Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Streams,” a free webinar for policymakers, managers, regulators, students, and the general public. This Gen IV International Forum webinar is on July 31, 2024, beginning at 5:30 a.m. PDT. Learn more about the GEN IV webinar here.

Nuclear Career Opportunities Across PNNL Research and Operations Missions

Chemist 2, 3, 4, nuclear material processing, national security, apply by June 10, Req ID 9153, 9144, 9156
Materials Scientist 2, 3, 4, nuclear material processing, national security, apply by June 10, Req ID 9148, 9149, 9150
MSIPP-EM Post Doc Research Associate - Environmental Subsurface Chemistry, fundamental chemistry for complex phenomena with the IDREAM EFRC, apply by June 2, Req ID 8913.
MSIPP Post Doctorate - Nuclear Chemistry and Engineering, Hanford Site tank waste characterization, apply by June 23, Req ID 9190

See full details on these and additional opportunities on the Careers website, search for “nuclear.” Join our Talent Community and upload your resume to receive updates on future PNNL job postings.

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