NEN-Postdoctoral Research Associate

What You Will Do

Help support our National Security Mission and discover why we attract the best minds in the world!

The Safeguards Science and Technology organization’s purpose is to defend against state‑actor misuse of nuclear materials by developing and testing new technologies for domestic and international safeguards and providing training for the safeguard community.

We are seeking science and engineering postdoctoral candidates who want to make an impact in one or more areas of our Global Security mission. The organization accomplishes this mission by fostering a work environment that encourages creative problem‑solving, teamwork, and passion for the mission while allowing flexibility in the work assignment.

• Demonstrated experience conducting experimental R&D in physical science or engineering or demonstrated experience in implementing data analytics methods in diverse datasets.
• Strong publication record in one or more of the following areas: nuclear engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, chemistry/chemical engineering, material science, computer science, or other closely related technical fields.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, as evidenced by publications and the cover letter.
• Self‑motivated and with the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary research environment and interact successfully with a variety of research & development, and commercial organizations.
• Ph.D. in science, engineering or a closely related field completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed, is required.

• Expertise in a core nondestructive assay instrument or methodology used in safeguards, security, arms control, or nonproliferation verification.
• Ability to be innovative in leveraging skills (such as the analysis of large data sets or expertise in programming) to solve difficult technical problems.
• Demonstrated experience and in-depth understanding of quantitative measurements and uncertainty analysis for physical science or engineering, especially for radioactive or nuclear materials.
• Demonstrated experience in Monte Carlo modeling of NDA signatures for analyzing data, identifying outcomes, and instrument design. Demonstrated experience in material science and/or physical characterization methods.
• Demonstrated ability to teach technical concepts and methods to audiences of varied backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully across various cultures and countries.
• Ability to obtain a Q Clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Cover Letter:
In addition to the resume or CV, you must include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum job requirements and desired skills. A current C.V. with the minimum following information/sections is also required: educational background, degree dates, GPA with scale; work experience; competitive honors; relevant extracurricular activities; peer‑reviewed publications; non‑peer‑reviewed publications; references. Only complete applications with a cover letter and C.V. will be considered.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons…