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Postdoctoral Research Staff

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Livermore, California, United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. As a Postdoctoral Research Staff, you will be part of our Nuclear Criticality Safety Division, working on critical and subcritical experiments, radiation measurement instrumentation, and multiphysics simulation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, model, and analyze laboratory critical and subcritical experiments.
  • Develop radiation measurement instrumentation and measure radiation fields.
  • Design and oversee fabrication of equipment as required.
  • Develop experimental procedures and guide them through safety and management reviews.
  • Assist in performing criticality safety evaluations of laboratory work.
  • Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars, and/or technical meetings.
Requirements
  • PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Experience with radiation transport methods, such as MCNP, SCALE, GEANT, COG, Serpent, OpenMC, etc.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to author technical and scientific reports, proposals, publications, and deliver scientific presentations.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in multidisciplinary research teams.
  • Ability to respond quickly to diverse and shifting demands.
  • Ability to provide in-depth analyses and develop unique technical solutions.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience in computational physics and working knowledge of one or more programming languages (Python, FORTRAN, C++, etc).
  • Experience with multiphysics simulation methods.
  • Active DOE "Q" clearance.
About Us

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a world-renowned research institution dedicated to advancing science and technology for the betterment of society. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible schedules, education reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Security Clearance

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.