· Developing safeguards concepts, instruments, techniques, and technologies to monitor, measure, and detect the proliferation or diversion of nuclear materials;
· Developing algorithms to effectively analyze large and/or diverse data sets with new mathematical/statistical methods;
· Developing new protocols, analysis techniques, and signatures for the next generation of nuclear arms control instruments;
· Developing new protocols, detector instruments, analysis techniques, and procedures for advanced nuclear security systems and applications.
There are opportunities for technically advanced work performed here to be published in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.
What You Need
· Strong publication record in one or more of the following areas: nuclear engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, or other closely related technical field of study.
· Excellent writing and communication skills, as evidenced by publications and the cover letter.
· Ability to work effectively in a team.
Desired Skills
· Demonstrated ability to teach technical concepts and methods to audiences of varied backgrounds.
· Demonstrated ability to work successfully across various cultures and countries.
· Expertise in a core instrument or methodology used in international safeguards, security, arms control, or nonproliferation verification.
Education
PhD degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field of study completed within the last five years or near completion.
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
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 the national security of the United States 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.
NEN-1 works to safeguard nuclear materials by developing techniques and systems for nondestructive assay of nuclear and hazardous material. Applications include nuclear materials control and accountability, nuclear waste disposal, material stabilization efforts, and international nonproliferation efforts.
NEN-1 instrumentation and analysis technology measures nuclear materials by detecting and analyzing the neutrons, gamma rays, or heat given off by nuclear material. NEN-1 instrument development begins with conceptual research and physics and proceeds through engineering to an industrial-quality, finished instrument.
Additional Details:
Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Postdoc Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Richard P. Feynman, Darleane Christian Hoffman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Distinguished Postdoc Fellowships.
For general information go to Postdoc Program.
Equal Opportunity:
Los Alamos National Laboratory 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.
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