Ion-Beam & Neutron Source Postdoc

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible schedules and PTO

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the development of an ion-beam-driven neutron irradiation capability. This role involves designing, calibrating, and operating a proton-on-lithium neutron source.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and engage in experimental work, data analysis, and documentation. Candidates must demonstrate extensive experimental experience and possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using beam diagnostics.
• Experience with neutron production and target materials.
• Ability to analyze and document experiments.

Responsibilities

• Support development of neutron irradiation capability.
• Contribute to design and commissioning of neutron sources.
• Participate in data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Experimental experience with ion sources

Knowledge of ion-beam interactions

Ability to design complex experiments

Experience with software control

Education

Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MCNP

Job description

Los Alamos National Security LLC is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the development of an ion-beam-driven neutron irradiation capability. This role involves designing, calibrating, and operating a proton-on-lithium neutron source.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and engage in experimental work, data analysis, and documentation. Candidates must demonstrate extensive experimental experience and possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field.