Apply Now Postdoctoral Research Associate- Detector R&D Job ID JR100887 Date posted 09/09/2024
The Nonproliferation and National Security Department (NN) contributes to U.S. nuclear security and safeguards efforts by assisting in the development, analysis and assessment of policies that strengthen international regimes, collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and threats to the U.S. and international communities, developing and implementing new technologies to address existing and emerging threats, and strengthening the domestic and international institutions that form the framework of the nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security regimes through training and engagement. The Radiation Detection and Emerging Safeguards Technologies Group pursues research and development in radiation detection technology and applications in security, safeguards, and healthcare. The Group is heavily involved in engineering design, modeling, testing, and field deployment of radiation detection systems to support sponsors in their operation and research. In addition, the Group also develops novel detection techniques including machine learning to improve radiation detection and nuclear security and safeguards.
The Radiation Detection and Emerging Safeguards Technologies Group is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the detector research and development. In this role you will mainly support the test and evaluation of radiation detectors and systems, including exploration of novel radiation detector technologies, design and execution of test plans, data analysis, and generation of scientific reports. In addition, you will also participate in research and development of new radiation detector technologies, specifically leading tests of early prototypes of custom-designed radiation detector systems. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support programs in the design, development, and implementation of equipment testing for field implementation and data collection for the Department of Energy and Department of Homeland Security.
Work in a team to plan and execute test and evaluation studies of radiation detection systems.
Assemble and test early prototypes of custom-designed radiation detector systems in laboratories.
Provide troubleshooting capability during electrical and functional tests of radiation detectors.
Write interim and final project reports and presentations for sponsors.
Publish results of research and development in peer-reviewed, scientific journals.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A PhD degree in one of the following: physics, nuclear engineering, or relevant fields
Working knowledge of radiation detector or high-energy particle detectors
Demonstrated experience in data analysis in scientific research and engineering development.
Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to travel as required for project work and laboratory representation.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated track record of publication of research in high quality peer-reviewed journals and delivery of presentations.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of ANSI and IEC standards related to radiation detector systems.
Hands-on exp