Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computational Radiation Protection Scientist

About the role

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a creative individual 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.

Responsibilities

• Interact with a team of scientists and engineers at ORNL in a variety of projects involving internal and external dosimetry and radiation risk analysis
• Provide technical assistance to U.S. federal agencies involved in developing federal guidance for radiation protection
• Develop and refine biokinetic and dosimetric models recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)
• Assist in preparing open literature publications in these areas

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in nuclear or health sciences (such as health physics, radiological health, medical physics, nuclear engineering, applied mathematics or a closely related discipline)
• Sound foundation in radiation transport, behavior of radionuclides in biological systems, and/or internal and external radiation dosimetry
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines and adapt to ever-changing needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in radiological risk assessment
• Experience in biokinetic model development
• Experience with Monte Carlo radiation transport software and applications
• Experience with numerical computing using programming languages such as C++, Python, etc.
• Author or co-author of open literature publications

Pay

The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.

Schedule

Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.