Radiation Transport Research Associate

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not available for relocation assistance, sponsorship assistance or our referral bonus program.

About the Role:

The Target Physics Group of the Accelerator Directorate's Target Systems Division seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to assist in radiation transport calculations and related activities. The successful candidate will primarily:

Under general direction and in consultation with more experienced scientists, you will conduct research related to the overall mission of the Laboratory. Research may be within any scientific or technology development activity of the appointee’s Division. Appointees do not have specific line or organizational responsibilities.

Appointment is for a specific term, calculated from the time of arrival at Fermilab. Term may be extended as appropriate.

What your day-to-day as a Radiation Transport Research Associate at Fermilab will look like:

• Performing radiation transport calculations needed to complete the safety and shielding calculations for the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF). Advanced working knowledge of multiple radiation transport codes (e.g. FLUKA, PHITS, Geant4, etc.) is expected.
• Contributing to radiation transport calculations for other projects and accelerator operations. Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages and high-performance computing are required.
• Participating in the development and execution of experiments to improve our knowledge of radiation transport and protection.
• Demonstrating an interest and experience in the application of AI/ML techniques to software development, experiment control, and data acquisition and analysis is desirable. Broad knowledge and curiosity in relevant specialties of the group, including radiation protection, target station design, tritium
• Designing, building, installing or commissioning new or upgraded elements of experiments or particle accelerators.
• Participating in data acquisition, conduct analysis and present/publish outcomes at conferences and/or in refereed journals.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abiding by and being responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Appointees usually have recently completed their PhD (often within the last two years) or are expected to complete it within the current calendar year.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated potential to make contributions to the Laboratory that will subsequently qualify them for appointment as an Associate Scientist.
• Experience with multiple radiation transport codes

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

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