Postdoctoral Researcher: Radiation Detection & Space Sensing

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO or high deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid childbirth and parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and time off

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Relocation packages

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on national security programs related to radiation detection and nuclear sensing. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing radiation transport simulations, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field, completed within the last five years. Desired qualifications include familiarity with space radiation environments. This position is on-site in Los Alamos, NM, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with radiation transport simulation tools.
• Proficient in programming (C++, Python).
• Effective communication skills (written and oral).
• Strong documentation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in radiation detection and analysis.
• Develop radiation transport simulations.
• Collaborate with engineering on detector development.
• Analyze experimental radiation measurements.
• Validate detector performance using simulations.

Skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Experience with radiation transport simulation

Programming in C++

Strong communication skills

Technical documentation practices

Education

Ph.D. in physics, nuclear engineering, or related field

Tools

Geant4

MCNP

Job description

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on national security programs related to radiation detection and nuclear sensing. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing radiation transport simulations, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in physics, nuclear engineering, or a closely related field, completed within the last five years. Desired qualifications include familiarity with space radiation environments. This position is on-site in Los Alamos, NM, with comprehensive benefits.