Radiation Sensing Intern: Sensor Design & Simulations

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites PhD candidates in physics or nuclear engineering to join a multidisciplinary team focused on sensor design and radiation interactions with matter. You will work with physicists, engineers, and chemists to design detectors for screening and nuclear emergencies, and to analyze data from experiments.

Your work will involve simulations, data collection, and algorithm development in support of safety and security missions in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a PhD in physics or nuclear engineering.
• Passion for sensor design.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status, as required to access APL's facilities and networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop approaches for sensing radiation in high background environments.
• Run transport simulations, design experiments, collect and analyze data, and develop algorithms.

Skills

Python

Java

MATLAB

C++

Education

PhD student in physics or nuclear engineering

Tools

MCNP

Geant4

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites PhD candidates in physics or nuclear engineering to join a multidisciplinary team focused on sensor design and radiation interactions with matter. You will work with physicists, engineers, and chemists to design detectors for screening and nuclear emergencies, and to analyze data from experiments.

Your work will involve simulations, data collection, and algorithm development in support of safety and security missions in