The Strategic Security Sciences Division at Argonne National Laboratory researches, develops, and implements practical approaches and technical solutions to address complex and enduring threats to national and global security and to enhance universal piece. In our work on Nonproliferation missions, we combine technical expertise in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear science and engineering with specialized knowledge of nonproliferation policies and programs to develop practical approaches and technical solutions in achieving nonproliferation objectives.

The selected candidate will provide technical expertise to Division programs related to radiological security and nuclear smuggling detection & deterrence. The primary focus of this position will be providing technical subject matter expertise and programmatic support to the Radiological Sealed Source Library (RSSL) and National Nuclear Forensics Library (NNFL), part of the radiological forensics research portfolio within the Strategic Security Sciences Division.

This position involves a combination of analytical research on radiological sealed sources, international capacity building/training, technical reach back for specific events, and other related activities. The position requires strong organizational skills for cataloguing, reviewing, updating, and retrieving technical data sets. The position will support senior subject-matter experts and principal investigators in a growing portfolio.

Position Requirements

To be considered you must have:

• Professional or academic knowledge of radiological sealed sources from around the world including their uses, characteristics, and defining features.

• Professional or academic knowledge of radiological forensics topics.

• Demonstrated experience in using and accessing technical data sets, preferably related to chemical or radiological material properties and analysis.

• Knowledge of technical aspects of proliferation and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

• Strong written communication skills responding to requests for information with best available information and confidence levels in 1-2 days.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.

• A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork

Preferred candidates will have one or more of the following:

• Experience managing technical data sets and setting new ontological structures.

• Knowledge of international governmental, legal, regulatory, and response frameworks for radiological materials.

• Experience working in an international, multicultural environment.

Other:

• Must have a solid technical background in a relevant field and a strong desire to apply that background to nonproliferation policy support.

• Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance and must be a U.S. citizen. Please see http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm for more information about requirements for obtaining a security clearance process.

• The selected individual will be placed in the appropriate job profile “Chemical Engineering”, “Chemistry", or “Nuclear Engineering” based on the background and qualifications brought to the position.

• The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (RD1 or RD2) depending upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge, skills, and experience brought to the position. The requirements for the desired levels are as follows:

RD1: Bachelor's and O yrs., Master's & 0+ yrs.

RD2: Bachelor's and 5+ yrs., Master's & 3+ yrs., or Doctorate & 0 yrs.

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