Distinguished Research Professional, IMCS

About the role

The Incident Modeling and Computational Sciences (IMCS) group within the NND focuses on modeling, analytics, and software development for nuclear incidents. The group seeks a senior research professional with expertise in novel signals acquisition and interpretation, research-to-deployment of new technologies for radiological and nuclear event response operations, and broad expertise in nuclear forensics, nonproliferation, and counterproliferation research.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a broad and deep understanding of current and evolving nuclear security threats.
• Show technical proficiency in relevant research areas.
• Lead the development of a research and development portfolio that leverages the capabilities of multiple ORNL directorates and teams with other national laboratories.
• Engage programmatically and technically across the division, directorate, and laboratory to sustain and grow ORNL impact on national security missions.
• Work well in both team environments and independently.
• Document work performed in technical reports, papers, and presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior staff in professional and technical career growth.
• Achieve compliance with environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of institution values and ethics.

Basic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related field with at least 12 years of experience, or
• MS degree in a related field with at least 16 years of experience.
• Experience managing national security programs related to research and/or operations.
• Demonstrated ability to assemble and lead multi-disciplinary and multi-entity teams to deliver national security solutions.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, a willingness to apply those skills to a variety of problems, and the ability to determine and understand the broader context of their research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of working with and team building across professional domains, from junior research staff through high-level federal program managers.
• Experience in nuclear nonproliferation, counterproliferation, or other related fields.
• Familiarity with national laboratory research and development life cycles.