Postdoctoral Appointee - Nuclear Security Modeling
Company: University of Texas at El Paso
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Postdoctoral Appointee - Nuclear Security Modeling Job posting
number: #7075028 (Ref:675102) Posted: February 11, 2021 Job
Description This posting will be open for application submissions
for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting
date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any
time. : We are seeking a hardworking and driven Post-Doctoral
Appointee to join our dynamic team to grow our capability to
analyze complex multi-physics problems in the areas of nuclear
security and high consequence environments. Related subjects are
nuclear energy, risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, and threat
assessment. The selected candidate will have a theoretical
understanding of high security environments, proficient programming
skills, and the desire to seek funding opportunities through
writing proposals. On any given day, the selected applicant may be
called on to: + Develop, verify, validate, and use physics-based
computational models to solve complex security or integrated
safety-security problems + Write proposals to secure funding + Work
with a mentor one-on-one or in small teams + Document results in
high-quality presentations and reports + Explore growth areas such
as risk-informed security, integrated safety-security modeling, and
the application of machine learning to security technologies with
sparse information or data Travel is required for this
position.
Required:
+ PhD acquired within the last 2 years', in physics, physical
sciences, engineering, applied mathematics, or a technical related
field + Experience in computational modeling and simulation of
security or nuclear power plant systems + Experience in assessing
high security environments + Ability to obtain a DOE Q
clearance
Desired:
+ High level of academic success in undergraduate and graduate
programs + Knowledge in dynamic risk assessment methods,
thermohydraulics, security sensor physics, and advanced reactor
concepts + Experience with dynamic probabilistic risk assessment
tools and software + Experience with parallel programming in
computing environments + Experience with V&V techniques and
uncertainty quantification methodologies + Proven ability to
perform independent research, as well as to work effectively in a
team in various roles (leader and group member) + Proficiency with
varied communication methods, including oral presentation,
preparation of high-impact visual presentations, written reports,
and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate scientific and
technical information at a level tailored the audience
Department Description:
The mission of International Nuclear Security Engineering (INSE)
department is to improve the security of vulnerable stockpiles of
nuclear weapons and weapons-usable nuclear materials worldwide by
providing technical expertise to the National Nuclear Security
Administration's International Nuclear Security (INS) Program
(NA-211). INSE is the principal organization providing engineered
solutions to physical protection system analysis, design, and
installation as well as implementation of nuclear security best
practices and technical exchanges for the INS Program. INSE is also
leading the development and operation of the Integrated Security
Facility (ISF) at Sandia National Laboratories. The ISF provides a
unique venue for physical protection, nuclear materials management,
and nuclear safety training, demonstration, and equipment
testing/evaluation to domestic and international partners.
About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and
engineering lab for national security and technology innovation,
with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad
array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: ---
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security,
peace, and freedom worldwide --- Extraordinary co-workers --- Some
of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
--- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities --- Flexible
work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours
every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4
ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and
telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) ---
Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive
401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities
aimed at creating a solid work/life balance* World-changing
technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at:
http://www.sandia.gov *These benefits vary by job
classification.
Security Clearance:
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and
background review that includes checks of personal references,
credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education
verifications. 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 (i.e., of the
U.S. and another country), 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.
Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information,
criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of
untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated
by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned
and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO Statement:
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. :
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran
status.
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