About the role#
The Nuclear and Radiochemistry Group is hiring a Post Masters student to support research in nuclear radiation detection. This role involves working alongside scientists in the Chemistry and Physics Divisions on projects that support our national security missions. You will work on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research focused on nuclear radiation detection.
- Perform radioanalytical chemistry and radiometric measurements of low-level radionuclides.
- Contribute to projects related to nuclear forensics, medical isotope production, and treaty verification.
- Collaborate with team members across the Chemistry and Physics Divisions.
What you'll need#
- A Master's degree in science or engineering, completed within the last two years.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in your field.
- Experience working in a team environment and a commitment to a respectful, inclusive workplace.
- Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic nuclear decay and spectroscopy principles.
- Experience in a laboratory setting, with computers, and basic programming.
- Interest in nuclear nonproliferation, radiation detection systems, or nuclear reactor design.
- Experience with mechanical engineering design and rare-event or low-background experimental design is highly valued.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
- This role requires a Q clearance, which generally necessitates U.S. citizenship.
- Employment is subject to a background investigation and a new-employment drug test.
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a research institution based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Founded in 1943, the organization focuses on strategic science to support national security. Its workforce of over 13,000 people conducts research in fields such as supercomputing, nanotechnology, space exploration, and geophysics. The laboratory operates as a government agency.
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