Lead Nuclear Diagnostics & Imaging Scientist (ICF/HED)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 128,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation support

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Senior Scientist to lead nuclear diagnostics and imaging for ICF/HED experiments at major facilities. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, refine diagnostic systems, and translate program needs into actionable capabilities, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with researchers across domains.

The role requires a Master’s in a STEM field (PhD preferred) and a track record in imaging, diagnostics, and mentoring, with the ability to obtain a DOE

Qualifications

• Substantial experience and/or knowledge in nuclear imaging and plasma diagnostics, including data analysis and machine learning.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse and multidisciplinary research teams.
• Commitment to quality research and delivering results.
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to influence programmatic objectives and strategies.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Eligibility to obtain a DOE Q clearance (U.S. citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific R&D in nuclear diagnostics and imaging for ICF/HED experiments.
• Refine diagnostic systems and develop measurement capabilities.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Translate experimental needs into diagnostic strategies and objectives.
• Represent LANL’s capabilities in national planning activities.

Skills

Nuclear imaging

Plasma diagnostics

Team collaboration

Technical leadership

Prioritization & multitasking

Influence strategies

Mentoring junior staff

U.S. citizenship / DOE Q clearance

Education

Master's degree in STEM

PhD preferred

Tools

MCNP

Geant4

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Senior Scientist to lead nuclear diagnostics and imaging for ICF/HED experiments at major facilities. You will guide a multidisciplinary team, refine diagnostic systems, and translate program needs into actionable capabilities, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with researchers across domains.

The role requires a Master’s in a STEM field (PhD preferred) and a track record in imaging, diagnostics, and mentoring, with the ability to obtain a DOE