Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied Nuclear Physics

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM, seeks a highly qualified experimental nuclear physicist to advance the NDSE diagnostic platform. The candidate will develop subsystems, support on-site deployment, and contribute to applied research within a cross-disciplinary team.

Travel will be required, and the role may require obtaining a DOE Q clearance; the appointment is for two years with a possible third year based on performance and funding.

Qualifications

• Strong background in neutron, gamma-ray, or charged particle detection.
• Experience with particle/radiation transport simulations and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability of verbal and written communication through scientific publications and presentations.
• Willingness and capability for regular travel; ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop subsystems for the NDSE diagnostic platform.
• Support deployment of the system at NNSS.
• Perform applied nuclear physics research in support of the subcritical experimental program.
• Collaborate within the Advanced Diagnostics Development and Integration team.

Skills

Neutron/gamma/charged particle detect

Radiation transport simulations

Data analysis

Publications/presentations

Job description

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will work as part of the Advanced Diagnostics Development and Integration team within P-2, Applied and Fundamental Physics, at Los Alamos National Laboratory which is involved with a variety of applied nuclear physics related projects. This position is focused on supporting the development of the Neutron-Diagnosed Subcritical Experiment (NDSE) diagnostic platform. We are seeking an outstanding candidate with extensive experience in experimental nuclear physics and radiation detection to develop subsystems for the NDSE diagnostic platform, support deployment of the system at the NNSS, and perform applied nuclear physics research in support of the subcritical experimental program. The position is for two years, with a third year possible based on performance and funding.

What You Need

• Strong background in neutron, gamma-ray, or charged particle detection
• Experience working with particle/radiation transport simulations and performing data analysis
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability of both verbal and written communication through scientific publications and presentations
• Willingness and capability for regular travel
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "Q" clearance