Postdoctoral Scholar – Fusion Imaging & AI Data Fusion

Berkeley Lab; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's ATAP Division seeks Postdoctoral Scholars for the Fusion Science & Ion Beam Technology Program to advance nuclear techniques for mining and rare earth detection.

You will collaborate on Associated Particle Imaging and data fusion with X-ray and pulsed neutron methods, working with UC Berkeley researchers and industry partners. Expect hands-on instrumentation, AI‑driven analysis, and contributions to publications.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. in physics, nuclear engineering, or related field.
• Experience with two or more of the following areas: neutron generators, X-ray sources, detectors, FPGA-based data acquisition, data fusion (AI methods), coding, MCNP/GEANT4 simulations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong publication record and communication skills.
• Collaborative work with engineers, scientists, and students; reporting results via journals and talks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, operation, and analysis of instrumentation for active neutron interrogation (A-P Imaging).
• Assist in combining instrumentation like X-ray transmission, pulsed neutrons, and A-P imaging for unknown materials on a conveyor belt.
• Develop data fusion methods (traditional and AI) to integrate measurement techniques.
• Contribute to FPGA-based data acquisition firmware development.
• Collaborate with LBNL scientists, engineers, postdocs, and students; communicate results in reports and presentations.
• Prepare publications and presentations; participate in safety and EH&S training.

Skills

Neutron generators

X-ray sources

Detectors

FPGA data acquisition

Data fusion (AI)

Programming

MCNP/GEANT4 simulations

Education

PhD in physics, nuclear engineering, or related field

Tools

MCNP

GEANT4

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's ATAP Division seeks Postdoctoral Scholars for the Fusion Science & Ion Beam Technology Program to advance nuclear techniques for mining and rare earth detection.

You will collaborate on Associated Particle Imaging and data fusion with X-ray and pulsed neutron methods, working with UC Berkeley researchers and industry partners. Expect hands-on instrumentation, AI‑driven analysis, and contributions to publications.