Deadline: 2017-06-10
Region: North America
Job description:
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee performing duties as a radiation detection scientist to conduct research and development in an innovative team environment. The team member will contribute to multiple projects through software and hardware development for the localization and imaging of radiation emitting materials. The work encompasses laboratory experiments and testing of devices for specific applications; modeling and simulation of neutron/gamma localizers and imagers; and algorithm development for particle identification and image reconstruction. The successful candidate will apply their deep technical knowledge of radiation detection techniques to existing programs, as well as have the capability and independence to propose new projects that fall within the scope of Sandia’s mission areas.
On any given day you may be required to:
- Plan, conduct, and execute research and development for Sandia's customers and sponsors.
- Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories based on observation, experiments, or historical data, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories;
- Develop theories based on observation and experiments; implement and debug models in code and perform verification and validation of the code;
- Work with the team to propose new work;
- Travel as required for the job.
- PhD in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or other closely related discipline;
- In-depth experience with aspects of gamma and/or neutron radiation detection hardware, data acquisition, data analysis, or simulation; may be in the context of physics instrumentation or applied R&D;
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DOE Q security clearance.
- Demonstrated creativity and highly developed problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and teamwork
- Demonstrated proficiency with scintillator detectors and nuclear instrumentation
- Demonstrated proficiency in Monte Carlo based radiation transport codes
- Demonstrated proficiency in sophisticated statistical data analysis techniques
- Demonstrated experience in design optimization of radiation detectors and imaging systems
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2/4.0 and graduate GPA 3.5/4.0.
More Information:https://cg.sandia.gov/psp/applicant/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=657480&PostingSeq=1