Computational Radiation Protection Postdoc - Flexible Hours

ReadyGoNuke; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Hours

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Plan

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Vacation & Holidays

Parental Leave

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

ReadyGoNuke invites a highly qualified scientist to join a multidisciplinary team at ORNL, focusing on dosimetry and radiation risk analysis. The role emphasizes developing biokinetic and dosimetric models, collaborating across physics and biology domains, and contributing to open literature publications.

The successful candidate will engage with engineers and researchers, perform advanced computations, and help communicate findings through peer-reviewed work and conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in nuclear or health sciences required with strong background in radiation transport and dosimetry.
• Experience in radiological risk assessment is preferred and programming skills in C++ and Python are advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and ability to publish and present research findings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers on ORNL projects involving dosimetry and radiation risk analysis.
• Assist in developing biokinetic and dosimetric models and contribute to open literature publications.
• Support data analysis, code development, and dissemination of results to scientific audiences.

Skills

Computational Dosimetry

Risk Assessment

Radiological Health

Radiation Transport

Biokinetic Modeling

Dosimetric Modeling

Monte Carlo

Numerical Computing

C++

Python

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Research Publication

Radiological Risk

Education

PhD in Nuclear/Health Sciences

Tools

Monte Carlo Software

Numerical Computing Tools

Job description

ReadyGoNuke invites a highly qualified scientist to join a multidisciplinary team at ORNL, focusing on dosimetry and radiation risk analysis. The role emphasizes developing biokinetic and dosimetric models, collaborating across physics and biology domains, and contributing to open literature publications.

The successful candidate will engage with engineers and researchers, perform advanced computations, and help communicate findings through peer-reviewed work and conferences.