The Space and Remote Sensing Group (ISR‐2) at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking qualified radio‐frequency (RF) remote sensing scientists to participate in the execution of our portfolio of RF‐based programs. These programs areas include: scientific studies in lightning science, ionospheric physics and radio astronomy; ground‐based and satellite‐based nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) monitoring; ground‐based detection and analysis of anthropogenic RF emissions; the development, deployment, and operation of RF remote sensing instrumentation; and the development of signal processing and analysis techniques for RF data. We are specifically interested in applicants with exceptional skills in scientific and statistical analysis of large volume data sets.
What You Need
Additional Job Requirements for Scientist 2 ($86,000 - $141,800):
Education:
Scientist 1: Master’s degree in physics/engineering or a related field, or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent work experience
Scientist 2: Graduate degree (PhD or Master’s in physics/engineering or a related field) followed by professional scientific work experience (e.g. postdoctoral research)
Notes to Applicants: In addition to a resume, candidates must submit a cover letter addressing the specific job requirements. Applications without this letter will not be considered.
ISR‐2 develops and applies remote sensing capabilities (RF, infrared, and optical) to support global security and conduct scientific research in related fields. The Group maintains multi‐disciplinary programs in theory, modeling, instrumentation, experimentation, field deployment, data analysis and data exploitation.
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.
Additional Details:
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laoratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.