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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 2 days ago

NEN Postdoctoral Research Associate

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$97K/yr - $97K/yr

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The NEN Postdoctoral Research Associate will support the Nuclear Engineering and Nonproliferation Division's mission by conducting experimental R&D and contributing to various focus areas related to national security and nuclear technology.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Help support our National Security Mission and discover why we attract the best minds in the world!

Defends against state-actor misuse of nuclear materials by developing and testing new technologies for domestic and international safeguards and providing training for the safeguards community

Answers crucial questions for US nuclear weapons, foreign nuclear threats and nuclear criticality safety through unique experimental and measurement expertise and facilities

Provides the U.S. and the world with capabilities to both secure nuclear material and technology under regulatory control and detect nuclear materials outside of regulatory control

Provides technical design and systems analysis solutions that meet national security needs, address critical risks, support strategic planning, enhance safeguards, and maintain our leadership in the advanced and space nuclear reactor domains

Qualification

Technical R&D ExperiencePh.D. in SciencePublications in Relevant FieldsNondestructive Assay ExpertiseMonte Carlo ModelingData Analytics MethodsTeaching Technical ConceptsCultural CompetenceCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Demonstrated experience conducting experimental R&D in physical science or engineering or demonstrated experience in implementing data analytics methods in diverse datasets

Strong publication record in one or more of the following areas: nuclear engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, chemistry/chemical engineering, material science, computer science, or other closely related technical field

Excellent writing and communication skills, as evidenced by publications and the cover letter

Self-motivated and with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary research environment and interact successfully with a variety of research & development, and commercial organizations

Ph.D. in science, engineering or a closely related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required

Preferred

Expertise in a core nondestructive assay instrument or methodology used in safeguards, security, arms control, or nonproliferation verification

Ability to be innovative in leveraging skills (such as the analysis of large data sets or expertise in programming) to solve difficult technical problems

Demonstrated experience and in-depth understanding of quantitative measurements and uncertainty analysis for physical science or engineering, especially for radioactive or nuclear materials

Demonstrated experience in Monte Carlo modeling of NDA signatures for analyzing data, identifying outcomes, and instrument design

Demonstrated experience in material science and/or physical characterization methods

Demonstrated ability to teach technical concepts and methods to audiences of varied backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to work successfully across various cultures and countries

Ability to obtain a Q Clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances