Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Nuclear Criticality Safety Postdoctoral Research Staff

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory  •  $136k/yr  •  Livermore, CA (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Job Description

We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher with experience in one or more of the following areas: nuclear physics; nuclear engineering; radiation transport; Multiphysics simulation. We are seeking a creative and flexible individuals who meets the scientific requirements and whose skills are aligned with the research mission of the National Nuclear Criticality Safety Program. This position will require interaction with professional colleagues inside and outside of the Laboratory and is located in the Nuclear Criticality Safety Division within the Environment, Safety and Health Directorate.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. The ability to work from home one or more days per week.

You will

  • Collaborate in the design, modeling, and analysis of laboratory critical and subcritical experiments.
  • Collaborate in the development of radiation measurement instrumentation and measurement of radiation fields.
  • Design and oversee fabrication of equipment as required.
  • Develop experimental procedures as required 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Experience with radiation transport methods, such as MCNP, SCALE, GEANT, COG, Serpent, OpenMC etc.
  • Experience in computational physics and working knowledge of one or more programming languages (Python, FORTRAN, C++, etc).
  • Demonstrated 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 provide in-depth analyses and develop unique technical solutions.

Qualifications We Desire

  • Active DOE Q clearance.

Pay Range

$135,768 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Additional Information

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Position Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

About Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy.

LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security.

The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."​

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Livermore, CA
Year Founded
1952
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llnl.gov
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