Radiation Detection & Imaging Research Postdoc

Sandia National Laboratories; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance research in radiation detection and imaging. The role involves designing experiments, modeling, and data analysis using state-of-the-art facilities, with opportunities to contribute to new directions aligned with Sandia's mission.

The position requires a PhD in a relevant field, DOE Q-level clearance eligibility, and a willingness to work onsite in Livermore, CA, with some travel and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Particle Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Optical Sciences, Nuclear Physics, or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research physical phenomena through experimental measurements and develop theories based on data.
• Simulate radiation transport and interactions of detector systems, including verification and validation of the code.
• Develop and characterize radiation detector systems and their components.
• Develop and test digital readout electronics and data acquisition systems.
• Develop and perform scintillator characterization and precision optical measurements.
• Analyze and interpret high-channel-count data.
• Communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Travel as required for the job.

Skills

Security clearance

Scientific programming

C++

Python

Monte Carlo codes

Education

PhD in Particle Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Optical Sciences, or Nuclear Physics

Tools

MCNP/Geant4

DAQ systems

FPGA/PCB electronics

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to advance research in radiation detection and imaging. The role involves designing experiments, modeling, and data analysis using state-of-the-art facilities, with opportunities to contribute to new directions aligned with Sandia's mission.

The position requires a PhD in a relevant field, DOE Q-level clearance eligibility, and a willingness to work onsite in Livermore, CA, with some travel and collaboration across teams.