Post Doctorate RA - Detection Physics
About The Position
The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world. The Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Technologies Division, within the National Security Directorate, works across fundamental science, research and development, and operations to counter emerging national security threats. We focus on discovering signatures and understanding threats by creating materials, methods, and technologies to detect and analyze them. Our researchers deliver the solutions necessary for addressing complex mission challenges, such as explosives detection, biological threat detection, chemical and nuclear forensics, and special nuclear materials.
Requirements
- Received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
- Ability to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
- Must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment.
- Must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication.
- Must disclose any affiliation with the government of a "country of risk" and recuse oneself or receive approval prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Nuclear Physics or Nuclear Engineering
- Experience working with radiation detectors, including setup, operation, and data analysis.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting complex data sets.
- Good understanding of nuclear physics, including radiation detection and measurement.
- Experience in a programming language, preferably C++ or Python.
- Willingness to learn new skills and support other environmental radioactivity monitoring projects as required.
Responsibilities
- Develops and operates detectors and sample processing systems.
- Conducts hardware and software development.
- Performs data analysis and interpretation.
- Prepares manuscripts for publication.
- Presents research findings.
- Conducts research and development activities using the theories and principles of physics and chemistry.
- Conducts research in areas ranging from the structure and properties of nuclei, to nuclear reactions and fusion energy.
- Designs, models, prototypes, constructs, and operates radiation measurement and/or detection systems deployed internationally and domestically.
- Engages in complex, data-intensive analysis.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Robust telehealth care options
- Several mental health benefits
- Free wellness coaching
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending accounts
- Basic life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Relocation
- Backup childcare
- Legal benefits
- Supplemental parental bonding leave
- Surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Fertility support
- Company-funded pension plan
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- 120 vacation hours per year
- Ten paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
