Postdoctoral Research Associate - Radiation Dosimetrist / Nuclear Physicist / Health Physicist
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Employer: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Requisition Id13239
Overview
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. T h e E n v i r o n m en t a l S c i en c e s Di v i s i o n o f O a k R i dg e Na t i ona l Labo r a t o ry (ORNL) s ee ks a c rea t i v e i ndi v idua l for a postdoctoral research associate position in ORNL's Center for Radiation Protection Knowledge (CRPK). The candidate will work with experts in computational radiation dosimetry and risk assessment. T h e c an d i da t e s hou l d b e a n i ndependen t t h in k e r and ab l e t o pa r t i c i pa t e cr ea t i v e l y i n defining and r e f i n i ng r e s ea rch d i r e c t i on s.
M a jo r D u t i e s / Re s pon s ibi l i t i e s
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be up to 24 months. Extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.
Letters of Recommendation
Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.
Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:
Benefits at ORNL
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
Overview
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. T h e E n v i r o n m en t a l S c i en c e s Di v i s i o n o f O a k R i dg e Na t i ona l Labo r a t o ry (ORNL) s ee ks a c rea t i v e i ndi v idua l for a postdoctoral research associate position in ORNL's Center for Radiation Protection Knowledge (CRPK). The candidate will work with experts in computational radiation dosimetry and risk assessment. T h e c an d i da t e s hou l d b e a n i ndependen t t h in k e r and ab l e t o pa r t i c i pa t e cr ea t i v e l y i n defining and r e f i n i ng r e s ea rch d i r e c t i on s.
M a jo r D u t i e s / Re s pon s ibi l i t i e s
- T he successful c and i da t e w i l l i n t e r a c t w i t h a t e a m o f s c i en t i s t s and engineers a t O RN L in a variety of projects involving internal and external dosimetry and radiation risk analysis.
- The CRPK provides technical assistance to U.S. federal agencies involved in development of federal guidance for radiation protection and develops many of the biokinetic and dosimetric models recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) and applied by U.S. federal agencies.
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist ORNL scientists involved in these efforts, to gain expertise in biokinetic and dosimetric modeling, and to assist and eventually lead in the preparation of open literature publications in these areas.
Basic Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in health physics, radiological health, medical physics, nuclear engineering, o r a c l o s e l y r e l a t ed d i s c i pl i ne
- Sound foundation in r ad i a t i o n transport, beha v i o r o f r ad i onu c l i de s in b i o l og i c a l s y s t e m s , and/or internal and external radiation dosimetry
- Good o r a l an d w r i t t e n c o m m u n i c a t i o n s k i ll s
- Ability t o w o rk both independently and collaboratively to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines and adapt to ever changing needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in radiological risk assessment
- E x pe r i en ce i n biokinetic model d e v e l o p m en t
- E x pe r i en ce with Monte Carlo radiation transport software and applications
- Experience with numerical computing using programming languages such as C++, Fortran, Python, etc.
- Author or co-author of open literature publications
Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be up to 24 months. Extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.
Letters of Recommendation
Please submit three letters of reference when applying to this position. You may upload these directly to your application or have them sent to postdocrecruitment@ornl.gov with the position title and number referenced in the subject line.
Instructions to upload documents to your candidate profile:
- Login to your account via; jobs.ornl.gov
- View Profile
- Under the My Documents section, select Add a Document
Benefits at ORNL
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience. Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
Nearest Major Market: Knoxville
Created: 2024-09-06
Reference: 13239
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Oak Ridge
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