Graduate Research Associate

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is inviting applications for the position of Post Bachelor’s Graduate Research Associate. The Graduate Research Associate will provide full-time, year-round technical support to a wide variety of projects through participation and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and research teams. The successful candidate will join a dynamic custom equipment development organization creating innovative solutions for the Savannah River Site, DOE complex and national security missions.  Searching for creative, flexible, and self-motivated individuals to develop one-of-a-kind engineering solutions in a safe and responsible manner. Initial focus will be on X-Ray Imaging systems, technique development and service to SRS customers including training. 

We are seeking a Graduate Research Associate to focus on X-ray Imaging Research and Development. In this position, the candidate will be expected to organize and execute research activities related to x-ray imaging through experimentation and/or simulation.  This will include conducting research, documenting findings, and communicating outcomes with relevant project and program teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have received a Bachelor’s degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.
• USD $65,000 annual salary
• Immediate eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement Program up to $10,000/yr.
• You will be provided, if you plan to relocate, in accordance with the BSRA Relocation Attachment, a $5,000 miscellaneous expense allowance (less applicable taxes) and a household goods move up to 20,000 pounds. All efforts will be made to provide the miscellaneous allowance payment within 2 payroll cycles after your start date, provided the relocation acknowledgement and repayment agreements have been returned to your recruiter. If there are any questions after reviewing the Relocation Attachment, please call me.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Benefits & Salary:

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of software packages, including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
• Preferred Degrees:Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear or Metallurgical Engineering along with Physics.
• Graduate degree or working toward advanced degree.
• Classwork or professional experience with x-ray imaging.
• Experience developing AI/ML tools.
• Simulation experience using MCNP, GEANT4, etc.
• Experience with optics, cameras and scintillators.
• Cross-discipline knowledge in scientific or engineering concepts
• Active DOE clearance

• Candidate should be self-motivated, dynamic researcher willing to actively promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment in x-ray imaging
• Candidate should possess a background and working knowledge of x-ray imaging. They should exercise judgment with practical engineering or scientific principles to determine an appropriate action.
• The Researcher will be expected to interface with and develop an externally funded project portfolio aligned with SRNL mission. This will include leading and partnering on proposal teams as well as managing both technical and programmatic aspects of successfully won projects. 
• Works safely with particular attention to quality. Complies with all policies and standards. 
• X-ray Imaging areas of interest may include technique development, system or sensor development, simulation and modelling for radiography, CT reconstruction algorithm development, etc.
• Specifically sought-after skills include using Monte Carlo simulation for radiography, camera/scintillator development and deployment, and algorithm development with GPUs.
• Works well in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.  Generates original ideas and conveys them effectively through strong written and oral communication.
• Maintaining a national presence at technical meetings - both internal to DOE and through professional organizations – is expected in the course of work.
• Contribute to portions of journal papers, reports, software, proceedings, scientific and technical products. May contribute to the development of intellectual property leading to publications, copyrights and/or patents.
• Effective written and oral communication is required for this position as well as strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively on diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Work to broaden and deepen own technical knowledge and skills.
• Lead subtasks and contributes to the production of technical reports, scientific and technical products, and journal papers in support of principle investigators and project managers.
• Ability to develop internal and external scientific networks.