Postdoctoral Appointee - Radiation Effects Microelectronics, Onsite

About the role

The Radiation Effects Experimentation Department at Sandia National Laboratories seeks a Postdoctoral Appointee to conduct research and analysis on radiation-induced effects in microelectronic devices. The position involves performing simulations, designing experiments, analyzing results, and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform simulations to investigate radiation effects in electronics and other test objects
• Collaborate with a team to design experiments, analyze results, and present new insights or observations
• Summarize findings in internal reports and publish results in journals and conferences
• Travel to project meetings and conferences as needed

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering, Material Sciences, Physics, or a related field conferred within the last 5 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• A strong track record of scientific and/or technical achievements through publications and presentations at scientific conferences
• Experience in radiation sciences and effects in electronics
• Experience modeling radiation effects in electronics using semiconductor device and circuit simulators
• Experience testing radiation effects in electronics
• Experience with Python (or similar) scripting languages
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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Qualifications

• PhD degree in Engineering, Material Sciences, Physics, or a closely relevant field conferred within five (5) years of start date of employment
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q clearance

What Your Job Will Be Like

The selected applicant will be required to work onsite due to the nature of the work.

About Our Team

The Radiation Effects Experimentation and Analysis Department ensures the operational capability of the Nation's nuclear stockpile in radiation and electromagnetic environments. Our work spans fundamental radiation effects research to the qualification of electronic components, subsystems, and systems against various pulsed radiation environments and effects.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship, your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Position Information

This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.