Post Doctoral Research Associate

Position Description

The Nuclear Science and Security Department is hiring a Post‑Doctoral Researcher to assist with the development of AI/ML algorithms for remote sensing of uranium‑containing materials. The work is based on existing and new, high‑quality laboratory spectral data acquired as part of a multi‑institutional and interdisciplinary effort. Close collaboration with partner institutions is required.

• Maintain the spectral data base and upload data to community spectral data bases.
• Assist in and help coordinate experimental work to collect laboratory spectral data.
• Assist in the development of AI/ML algorithms for remote sensing applications.

• Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Earth Science, or Physical Geography.
• Experience in experimental methods to develop data supporting remote‑sensing data interpretation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) frameworks or Multi‑Modal Large Language Models (MLLMs).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based research environment.
• Demonstrated track record of publication in high‑quality peer‑reviewed journals and presentations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

• Experience in remote‑sensing applications to Earth or planetary science problems.
• Experience with ENVI/IDL image‑processing analysis software.
• Experience with coding languages such as Python.
• Experience with spectroscopy of minerals or related materials.

• Computer work.
• Lifting of 30 pounds.
• Arm/hand dexterity.

Initial appointment will be for a one‑year term, with renewal contingent on performance and funding. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment. BNL policy requires that after obtaining a Ph.D., eligible candidates may not exceed a combined total of five years of relevant work experience as a post‑doc and/or in an R&D position (excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness, or other life‑changing events).

DOE Q clearance is required.

The salary range for this position is $71,900 – $85,000 per year. Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to fair, equitable, and competitive compensation and provides a comprehensive employee benefits program.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer‑Vets/Disabled. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities.