Job Description
The Global Security Directorate at Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to develop the next generation of ultra-sensitive radiation detectors for the underground counting facility (UCF) at SRNL. The UCF is a core pillar of the Facility for Underground Science and Engineering (FUSE) at SRNL and requires world class instrumentation development to see it into the future. These instruments will be used to measure and quantify ultra-trace levels of radionuclides in environmental samples for national security R&D, environmental sciences (e.g., radiometric age dating), and further detector development (e.g., materials assay).
The Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.
Responsibilities
- Deep understanding of ultra-low background techniques and complicated nature of shield all naturally occurring radiation and eliminating radioactivity from detector materials.
- Experience in radiation detector development and methods
- Experience in radiation transport modeling and simulations (GEANT4)
- Ability to communicate scientific results to a broad spectrum of scientific peers and stakeholders.
These skills are typically acquired in the pursuit of nuclear/particle physics or nuclear engineering PhD. Particularly in the field of rare event physics (dark matter searches, neutrino less double beta decay, etc.) that takes place in deep underground laboratories.
This position will allow a junior researcher to take the skills they acquired from a fundamental science education and apply them toward national security priorities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD + 0-1 yrs
- Individuals must have completed all requirements for their PhD by the start of employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate level government security clearance for which a US citizenship status is legally required
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep understanding of ultra-low background techniques and complicated nature of shield all naturally occurring radiation and eliminating radioactivity from detector materials.
- Experience in radiation detector development and methods
- Experience in radiation transport modeling and simulations (GEANT4)
- Ability to communicate scientific results to a broad spectrum of scientific peers and stakeholders.
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Plan
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA 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. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.
