Applied Science and Engineering Career-Track Scientist -82663
OrganizationNS-Nuclear Science
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Position Summary:
Berkeley Lab’s Nuclear Science Division has an opening for an Applied
Science and Engineering Career-
Track Scientist who will be responsible for development of radiation
detection technologies, specifically in gamma-ray detection and
imaging employing semiconductor and scintillation detectors. Your work
will be embedded in ongoing efforts at the Applied Nuclear Physics
Program within the Nuclear Science Division at LBNL in close
association with projects in the Nuclear Engineering and the Physics
Departments at UC Berkeley.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Establish and lead new programs in basic and applied research.
• Support ongoing efforts in the development and demonstration of new
and improved concepts in radiation detection and the characterization
of radiation detection systems.
• Assist ongoing efforts to support and advise federal agencies,
organizations, and institutions.
• Contribute to other existing program and divisional activities
related to advanced radiation detection concepts such as the GRETA and
MAJORANA efforts.
• Establish new division- and lab-wide initiatives and fundamental
and/or applied research and new external research collaborations.
• Expand collaboration with UC Berkeley in the areas in basic and
applied research.
• Mentor students and postdoctoral researchers in their research at
LBNL and UC Berkeley.
Required Qualifications:
• Advanced degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience working in nuclear instrumentation or radiation detection,
nuclear engineering, experimental nuclear or particle physics.
Plus at least 2 years relevant professional experience, and
demonstrated expertise in modern radiation detection techniques and
basic nuclear physics concepts.
• Expertise in radiation detection for nuclear security and
fundamental physics.
• Proven record conducting independent research and summarizing
scientific data for publication and presentation; effective
communication skills.
• Ability to write proposals, obtain funding, and to perform the
corresponding research.
• A strong publication record relevant to the development of
instrumentation for fundamental physics and applied research.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with hardware and software techniques for field-based
radiation detection.
The posting shall remain open until the position is filled.
Notes:
• This is a 2 year, career-track term appointment that may be renewed
to a maximum of five years and that may be converted to career based
upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds,
and ongoing operational needs.
• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• This position is contingent on the successful completion of a
background check.
• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab,
1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=83032 and
follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.
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