We invite you to join our mission-focused team in the International Threat Reduction Group (NEN-3) that applies expertise in nuclear and other radioactive material protection, detection, and management, dual-use commodities, international capacity-building, and modeling and simulation to reduce nuclear proliferation and enhance global security in a changing threat environment. Our diverse workforce enjoys a shared work environment focused on creative problem solving, where everyone's opinions and ideas are considered.
We are currently seeking a Scientist 2 to support the U.S. Department of Energy / National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) International Nuclear Security (INS) program and serve as a member of the NEN-3 International Nuclear Security and Export Control (INSEC) team. A key component of this job is the collaboration with technical colleagues from foreign governments and international institutions such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as part of the programmatic efforts to strengthen and sustain nuclear security systems and measures at nuclear facilities around the world. Travel is required both domestically and internationally.
In addition, there will be opportunities to gain experience and develop skills that support other areas within NEN-3. The group has ongoing work in security and recovery of radioactive sources, development of strategic trade controls, detection of illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material, and software development addressing global security problems.
Duties will include some or all of the following:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
Collaboration
Communication
Other
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q clearance.
Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in nuclear physics, chemistry, or other related STEM disciplines from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 4 years of related practical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position. Advanced degree is desired.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
Please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Term position: Regular-status Laboratory employees applying for term-status positions may retain regular status with approval of the cognizant Principle Associate Director.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory 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. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947, option 2. .
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