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Job Description</h2>
<strong style="">Overview</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">The Nuclear Signatures Group is seeking an outstanding scientist to support the nuclear explosion monitoring program.</p>
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<p style="">We are specifically interested in a highly motivated, capable individual with significant hands-on experience in radionuclide detection using gamma- and beta-gamma spectrometry. The primary job responsibility will be to assist in the nuclear detector
development, signal processing, and data analysis. In addition to nuclear physics tasking, assisting in the development of automated collection systems and subsequent use of the experiment is expected. The candidate needs to have the ability to perform in-depth
research independently and collaborate effectively in a team. The work will involve preparing manuscripts for publication and presenting work internally and externally.</p>
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<strong style="">Responsibilities</strong><br style="">
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<li style="">Conducts research and development activities using the theories and principles of physics.</li><li style="">Specific research areas range from the structure and properties of matter; electromagnetic system design; nuclear, particle, electromagnetic phenomena.</li><li style="">Physicists may design, model, prototype, construct, and operate radiation measurement and/or detection systems deployed internationally and domestically.</li><li style="">Physicist routinely engage in complex, data-intensive analysis.</li></ul>
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<strong style="">Qualifications</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">Minimum Qualifications:</p>
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<li style="">BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-</li><li style="">MS/MA -OR-</li><li style="">PhD</li></ul>
<p style="">Preferred Qualifications:</p>
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<li style="">A PhD in Physics or Nuclear Engineering </li><li style="">Have a good understanding of nuclear physics, including radiation detection and measurement.</li><li style="">Experience in a programming language, preferably C++, Python or Basic.</li><li style="">Willing to learn data analytics techniques, general uncertainty modeling, and play an active role to support other nuclear explosion monitoring projects.</li></ul>
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<strong style="">Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">Not Applicable</p>
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<strong style="">Additional Information</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.</p>
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<p style="">Requirements: </p>
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<li style="">U.S. Citizenship</li><li style="">Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.</li><li style="">Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal
drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP). </li></ul>
<p style="">Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.</p>
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<strong style="">Testing Designated Position</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the
PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.</p>
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<strong style="">About PNNL</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic,
driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!<br style="">
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<p style="">At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar
outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.</p>
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<strong style="">Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.</p>
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<p style="">Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including
family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.</p>
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<p style="">We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@pnnl.gov" data-auth="NotApplicable" title="careers@pnnl.gov" style="box-sizing:border-box; background:0px 0px; color:rgb(215,118,0); text-decoration-line:none; margin:0px; padding:0px; border:0px; font:inherit; vertical-align:baseline">careers@pnnl.gov</a>.</p>
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<strong style="">Drug Free Workplace</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.</p>
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<strong style="">Mandatory Requirements</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">Battelle requires employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Applicants are required to disclose their vaccination status following a conditional offer of employment and must attest to being fully
vaccinated with a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-approved COVID-19 vaccination or provide documentation of need for medical or religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.</p>
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<p style="">Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle.
If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior
to your first day of employment.</p>
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<strong style="">Rockstar Rewards</strong><br style="">
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<p style="">Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance,
tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to
120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.</p>
<p style="">* Research Associates excluded.</p>
<p style="">**Once eligibility requirements are met.</p>
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