NDA Scientist

About the role

We are currently seeking qualified applicants for a Nondestructive Assay (NDA) Scientist in the Nondestructive Measurement Science and Technology Group within the Safeguards and Treaty Verification Section in the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in research, operations, and community engagement, and work cooperatively to leverage scientific capabilities across ORNL
• Author and/or co-author technical S&T documents
• Engage in program development activities through sponsor engagements, preparation of proposals and white papers, chairing and participation in workshops, as well as other program development activities
• Develop new engineering algorithms and/or write components of new software tools
• Co-author and contribute to various proposals/grants
• Provide technical leadership within the context of project in support of international safeguards
• Actively participate in relevant professional organizations
• Participate in field deployment of software or hardware
• Perform independent and impactful R&D
• Identifies and cultivates professional relationships with direct sponsors and potential collaborators
• Support the development and implementation of group/section plans to leverage new opportunities and/or expand existing efforts

Requirements

• Requires a Ph.D. in an engineering or scientific discipline with a minimum of one-year relevant experience, a M.S. in an engineering or scientific discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience, or a B.S. in an engineering or scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• Focus on nondestructive assay for nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards applications
• Demonstrated R&D experience in NDA and/or other areas relevant to the nondestructive analysis measurement science and technology group
• Basic knowledge of S&T challenges associated with nonproliferation and nuclear material measurements
• Working knowledge of MCNPDemonstrated teaching experience in safeguards technical areas
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to a teaming environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in an engineering or scientific discipline with a minimum of one-year relevant experience
• M.S. in an engineering or scientific discipline with a minimum of 7 years of experience
• B.S. in an engineering or scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Focus on nondestructive assay for nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards applications
• Demonstrated R&D experience in NDA and/or other areas relevant to the nondestructive analysis measurement science and technology group
• Basic knowledge of S&T challenges associated with nonproliferation and nuclear material measurements
• Working knowledge of MCNPDemonstrated teaching experience in safeguards technical areas
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to a teaming environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of liquid scintillation detectors such as EJ-309
• Demonstrated experience with neutron detection related to spent fuel measurements
• Proficient knowledge of MCNP-Polimi
• Working knowledge of GADRAS
• Working knowledge of computational tools like C#, Python, or MATLAB
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing measurement campaigns
• Demonstrated experience with customer engagement, preferably with relevant offices within DOE and NNSA
• Working knowledge of the traditional and advanced nuclear fuel cycles and associated technologies and operations (advanced reactors such as MSRs)
• Experience working for or collaborating with DOE National Laboratories (or similar R&D organizations)

Benefits

UT-Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer.