Postdoc, Radiation Dosimetry at ATR — 4x10 Schedule

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Relocation package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle Energy Alliance at Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Physics, or related field. The role focuses on ATR dosimetry, reactor physics evaluations, and radiological monitoring, with a 4x10 schedule at the ATR Radiation Measurement Lab and Fridays off.

You will publish results and contribute to safety-critical measurements in a premier nuclear facility.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Physics, or closely related field.
• PhD completed by appointment start and within previous 5 years.
• Experience in radiation dosimetry, activation analysis, neutron/gamma measurement methods.
• Familiarity with radiological labs and safe handling of activated materials.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance requiring US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiation measurements including neutron flux and gamma spectroscopy for ATR, including activation dosimetry.
• Support calibration, validation, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and workflows.
• Maintain and repair nuclear measurement instruments.
• Apply nuclear engineering principles to design, develop, and test equipment and systems.
• Analyze and report radiological samples from ATR.
• Collaborate with ATR operations and health physics staff to integrate measurements into reactor cycles.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and publications documenting dosimetry methods and results.

Skills

Radiation dosimetry

MCNP

Python

Activation analysis

Neutron/gamma measurements

Education

PhD in Nuclear Engineering

PhD in Health Physics

PhD in Physics

Tools

MCNP

SCALE

ORIGEN

Python

Job description

Battelle Energy Alliance at Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Physics, or related field. The role focuses on ATR dosimetry, reactor physics evaluations, and radiological monitoring, with a 4x10 schedule at the ATR Radiation Measurement Lab and Fridays off.

You will publish results and contribute to safety-critical measurements in a premier nuclear facility.