Post Bachelors RA

Overview

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Integrated Discovery Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

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.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate with a team of engineers to develop critical experiments for benchmarking purposes. In this role, you will model various experimental designs and use those simulations to establish optimal testing configurations. You will be expected to:

• Apply basic nuclear engineering theories to well defined tasks with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to projects involving both near-term analyses and longer-term model development.
• Document methods and findings in technical reports and presentations.

Additionally, you will be expected to work with non-sensitive, and sensitive information as appropriate for individual projects and should demonstrate an ability to navigate sensitive business situations and contribute to positive outcomes. In this position, you must recognize and accept that you will be working in technical areas associated with the National Security of the United States.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
• Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong conceptual knowledge of scientific or engineering theories, practices, and procedures within nuclear engineering.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new software and methods, work collaboratively, and communicate technical results clearly.
• Experience modeling critical systems in MCNP.
• Experience using NJOY to develop ACE formatted thermal scattering libraries.
• Experience developing configurations for critical benchmark experiments.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

About PNNL

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity

Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.

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