Job Description
A Laboratory Director's-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the EM and NNSA missions at the lab. Must hold a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, preferably with a computational modeling background with emphasis in nuclear physics and computed radiography. Position is focused on applying limited- and sparse-view dual energy (element contrast) two-dimensional to three-dimensional X-ray imaging and the incorporation of element contrast. Additional experience can include programming skills with FORTRAN, Linux, C and/or PYTHON; LabVIEW and MCNP; Statistical and data analysis.
The position may require interaction with professional colleagues outside and across the Laboratory. Postdoctoral researchers are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional scientists and engineers, explore the unknown, and make impactful discoveries.
The Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are fixed term assignments within the company and benefits eligible.
Responsibilities
These positions are focused on leading, advancing, developing, and applying research and development, to anticipate, innovate, and deliver solutions to Laboratory missions. They may involve discovery, design, and development of innovative solutions which advance the state of the art.

• Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
• Develops partnerships with internal team members.
• Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
• Understands their own job and how the role interacts with their team.
• Knowledgeable about their specific job.
• Gains support for ideas within the team.
• Implements changes provided by management.
• Completes routine and repetitive tasks where tasks are straightforward.
• Motivated to work in a very collaborate environment with involving physicists, chemists, and spectroscopy professionals.
• Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards. Maintain appropriate level government security clearance.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD 0-3 yrs. in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, preferably with a computational modeling background with emphasis in nuclear physics and computed radiography.
• Individuals must have completed all requirements for their PhD by the start of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate level government security clearance which requires a US citizenship status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming skills with FORTRAN, Linux, C and/or PYTHON; LabVIEW and MCNP
• Statistical and data analysis.

About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation's environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About the Team
SRNL's Environmental & Legacy Management (ELM) Directorate closely collaborates with the Department of Energy (DOE) and site contractors to develop, mature, and apply science and technology needed to resolve environmental challenges and advance legacy management missions. As the lead laboratory for Environmental Management (DOE-EM) and Legacy Management (DOE-LM), SRNL applies our talent and expertise to develop and deploy innovative approaches and technologies to reduce risk, cost, and schedule of environmental cleanup and nuclear material processing. Additionally, ELM is using our competencies to develop new materials and processes for a range of clean energy applications.