Summary
Postdoctoral position in applied nuclear science research and development with the Advanced Nuclear Technology Group (N-2) of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division. These postdoctoral positions involve nuclear measurement and radiography technology development and application to problems related to national security. Positions are for a two-year term, extendible for a third year. The work performed in the group has a major impact on preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and intercepting radiological terrorism by providing measurement technologies and data analysis techniques for nuclear materials. Applications include nuclear safeguards, nuclear material detection for international and Homeland Security applications, nuclear waste disposal, nuclear material stabilization efforts, and international nonproliferation efforts, including treaty monitoring. The group's research areas include: neutron and gamma-ray measurements (detector simulation, design, development, and evaluation), novel radiation detection material development, nuclear measurement techniques, radiography, portable spectroscopic analysis, specialized electronics development detection of clandestinely transported radioactive materials, and related activities. Individuals with interest and experience in any of these research areas are encouraged to apply.
Required Skills
Candidates must have outstanding academic records and references and be experienced nuclear physics or nuclear engineering experimentalists, talented in developing original ideas for experiments, simulating and designing experiments and detectors, acquiring and analyzing data, and publishing results.
Education
Ph.D. in physics, nuclear engineering or closely related field completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
Notes To Applicants
Applicants must have the ability to obtain a DOE 'Q' Clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Details on work performed in the group can be found by contacting Michael Baker at LANL Applicant Disclosure Form.
Contact
For specific questions about the status of this job, call (505)665-6406
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates
may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman
or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
For general information refer to the
Postdoctoral Program page.
To apply, use the "Apply" button and submit a resume, publications list and a cover
letter outlining current research interests.
