Ion Beam Experimental Postdoc

** What You Will Do*
* MST-8 is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the development of an ion-beam-driven neutron irradiation capability for materials and diagnostics applications. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, commissioning, calibration, and operation of a proton-on-lithium neutron source with emphasis on achieving controlled neutron fluxes for in situ irradiation experiments.

The postdoctoral researcher will work as part of a multidisciplinary team involving ion beam systems, neutron target design, accelerator operations, scanning electron microscopy, neutron diagnostics, software control, and experiment safety authorization. The position will include hands-on experimental work, system integration, data analysis, documentation, and reporting.

** What You Need*
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Job Requirements:

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* + Demonstrated experimental experience with ion sources, ion beamlines, accelerator facilities, ion source test stands, or related charged-particle beam systems.

+ Demonstrated experience using beam diagnostics, which may include Faraday cups, beam current monitors, profile monitors, scintilla tors, phosphor screens, emittance diagnostics, energy analyzers, or related instrumentation.

+ Knowledge of ion-beam interactions with targets, beam transport, accelerator operations, vacuum systems, high-voltage systems, or beamline control systems.

+ Ability to design, execute, document, and analyze complex experiments involving beam delivery, target response, radiation production, or diagnostic calibration.

+ Demonstrated ability to meet technical milestones, project deliverables, and sponsor expectations in a research or development environment.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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Experience with accelerator-based neutron production, especially proton-on-lithium or other light-ion-induced neutron reactions.

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Experience with lithium, lithium compounds, or other neutron production target materials, including target fabrication, thermal management, target degradation, or beam-power handling.

+ Experience measuring neutron flux, neutron spectra, or radiation fields using neutron detectors, activation foils, scintilla tors, proportional counters, Bonner spheres, or related diagnostics.

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Experience with radiation transport, activation, or detector-response modeling using tools such as MCNP, GEANT4, PHITS, FLUKA, SRIM/TRIM, COMSOL, or similar software.

+ Experience developing software for experimental control, data acquisition, instrument synchronization, or automation using Python, LabVIEW, EPICS, MATLAB, C/C++, or related tools.

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Experience with scanning electron microscopy, in situ microscopy, materials irradiation, radiation damage, polymers, energetic materials, or microstructural characterization.

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* Education:

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* Ph.D. in accelerator physics, nuclear engineering, experimental physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field.

** Work Environment:*
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* 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.

** Note to Applicants:*
* Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships.

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** Where You Will Work*
* Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

+ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

+ Dental and vision insurance

+ Free basic life and disability insurance

+ Paid childbirth and parental leave

+ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

+ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

+ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

+ Onsite gyms and wellness programs

+ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

** Additional Details*
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