The Nuclear Data Team in the Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology (T-2) group in the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking outstanding candidates for a staff scientist position to work on applied nuclear physics. The successful applicant will be expected to develop nuclear models and codes, and using those tools to produce evaluated nuclear data, as are present in the ENDF U.S. nuclear data library. A strong background and an established record of high-quality research in fission theory, nuclear structure and/or nuclear reaction theories, and/or nuclear data evaluations are required. This staff position will engage with the nuclear data evaluation and benchmarking communities through the U.S. Cross Section Evaluation Working Group (CSEWG), U.S. Nuclear Data Program (USNDP), and other working groups, and support the release of future versions of the ENDF U.S. evaluated nuclear data library. The Nuclear Data Team has close ties with experimental groups at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) and the Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group (C-NR), with the X-Computational Physics (XCP) Division, which the new hire would be expected to reinforce. The successful candidate will be expected to publish in high-quality technical journals, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and work effectively across organizational boundaries within the Laboratory, and with the international nuclear data community. The ability to obtain a Q clearance is required.
Scientist 2 ($87,800 - $144,800)
The successful candidate will:
Scientist 3 ($96,600 - $161,300)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the (higher level title) will be required to:
What You Need
Additional Job Requirements for (Scientist 3):
In addition to the Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Scientist 3 level requires:
Desired Skills: Familiarity with neutron interaction with nuclei and nuclear fission
Education Required: Ph.D in Nuclear Physics or Engineering
Notes to Applicants:
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:
No Clearance: 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.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Please refer to Laboratory policy P701 for applicant eligibility.
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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