Post Doctoral Reasearch Associate, Nuclear Data

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Upton, NY, USA
Base: $71,900 - $85,000pyear; bonus/equity: not sp...
Onsite
Nuclear reaction evaluations
Experimental data review
Endf evaluation workflow
The National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) is responsible for compiling, evaluating, disseminating, and archiving extensive nuclear datasets, serving as a primary resource for nuclear science and engineering

Job Summary

  • The National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) is responsible for compiling, evaluating, disseminating, and archiving extensive nuclear datasets, serving as a primary resource for nuclear science and engineering.
  • This post-doctoral position involves performing critical reviews of experimental data, creating ENDF evaluations using modern tools, and researching/implementing ML and AI techniques for scientific discovery and workflow acceleration.
  • Brookhaven National Laboratory offers a competitive salary range of $71900 - $85000/year, a comprehensive benefits program, and is committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment.

Matching Summary

The National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) is responsible for compiling, evaluating, disseminating, and archiving extensive nuclear datasets, serving as a primary resource for nuclear science and engineering.

Salary

Base: $71900 - $85000/year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • nuclear reaction evaluations
  • experimental data review
  • ENDF evaluation workflow
  • ML and AI techniques
  • Python or C/C++ programming
  • scientific journal writing

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary collaboration
  • attention to detail
  • international scientific community interaction
  • novel ML/AI model development

Key Requirements

  • PhD in nuclear engineering, low-energy nuclear physics, or applied mathematics
  • Demonstrated experience in data science, theoretical nuclear reaction models, or deep learning/AI
  • Experience with ML codes like PyTorch or Keras
  • Strong research experience with publication record
  • Must handle small quantities of radioactive materials

Work Rights

Not specified

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