Nuclear Career Network
Attend these events Nov. 20-22, 2024
Explore careers in the nuclear industry.
Small group conversations with employers, faculty and student clubs about the nuclear industry, internships and careers. There will be two 45-minute panel sessions:
- The Promise, Concerns and Opportunities of Nuclear Science and Technology for STEM and non-STEM Majors, 3:15 to 4 p.m., 130
- 推荐杏吧原创 Alumni Experience in the Nuclear Industry, 6:15 to 7 p.m. 130
Nuclear organizations will give seminars on their work, their industry, personal professions experiences or other topics.
- Nov. 20 in 323
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: Careers in Nuclear, Elizabeth Golovich, 3 to 3:30 p.m.
- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission…who we are, what we do, Scott Morris and Lisa Quayle, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
- U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate, HMC Jose Guerrero and Ensign Nathan Linde, 4 to 4:30 p.m.
- Nov. 22 in 105
- Overview of the U.S. Department of Energy Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage and Transportation Project, Matt Feldman, Sandia National Laboratories, 10 to 11 a.m.
- National Security Careers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory: an Introduction to Nuclear Nonproliferation for STEM and Non-STEM Majors, Benjamin Thomas, Jr., 1 to 1:30 p.m.
- More than Potatoes: an Overview of What Idaho National Laboratory is Doing for the World’s Energy Future and to Secure Critical Infrastructure, Matthew Murphy-Sweet. Murphy-Sweet is a used fuel analyst and database manager, as well as an alum of the 推荐杏吧原创. 1:30 to 2 p.m.
- Activities at the Nevada National Security Site, Frank Pulciano, 推荐杏吧原创 alum, 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Does the nuclear industry apply to me?
Nuclear materials are used for carbon-free electricity generation, national defense, life-saving medical diagnostics and treatments, naval ship propulsion and other advanced applications. Carbon-free wind and solar electrical generation networks may require nuclear power for baseload-continuous generation because the wind does not always blow and the sun does not always shine. Advanced nuclear reactors are being developed for passive safety as well as reduced costs and construction times.
For society to benefit from these important uses, nuclear waste management, non-proliferation, new regulations, siting, cost and other scientific and social challenges must be addressed. Students studying a wide variety of engineering, science, math and non-STEM disciplines are qualified to address these challenges and sought after by companies, national laboratories and government agencies.
The purpose of the Nuclear Career Network is to connect students to resources that can hlep them learn how their education, background and interest may qualify them for the intellectually challenging and satisfying careers in the industry.
Resources
- American Nuclear Society (ANS) members have common interests in nuclear related professional development, careers, activities and networking, and conferences. To learn more, email: AmericanNuclearSociety@unr.edu
- The American Society of Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Advantage
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- , federal government’s official employment site
- U.S. Navy
The Navy is looking for educated and highly motivated men and women to fill several managerial positions in a variety of career fields including cyber, civil engineering, nuclear engineering, aviation, intelligence, health care, purchasing and logistics, special warfare (SEALs) and more. The U.S. Navy also provides scholarships and full-time salary with benefits for those attending school.
- Department of Energy national laboratories
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
INL is currently hiring for career and interns for both STEM and non-STEM applicants. .- Internship wages are multi-level
- Compensation for travel and summer housing
- Undergraduate internships ($25.65/hour to $30.70/hour) / master’s degree internships and Ph.D. internships pre-candidacy ($31.75/hour to $34.06/hour) / Ph.D. internships post-candidacy ($33.75/hour-$36.06/hour)
- Some internship applications are closing. Students interested in internships should contact INL university recruiting.
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
All opportunities (STEM and non-STEM internships and permanent jobs) are posted on the .- New postings are added daily.
- Interested parties can click on the “Join our talent community” link from the list at the top of the site to include their resume and identify target areas of interest. They will be notified when relevant postings are available. This link also signs people up for periodic PNNL newsletters.
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Internships
- Post-doc positions
- Internships
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
- Nuclear services companies
- (multiple locations, multiple positions available)
U.S. Department of Energy