About the position
The Applied Nuclear Science Group, directed by Prof. Igor Jovanovic in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, invites applications for an Assistant Researcher position. The Applied Nuclear Science Group conducts edge research in nuclear instrumentation, radiation detection, imaging technologies, and radiation transport applied to nuclear energy, nuclear security, and fundamental science. The successful candidate will serve as the technical lead for a multi-party research project focused on developing next-generation nuclear imaging instrumentation for cased-hole subsurface environments. Working in a dynamic, highly collaborative setting, the position offers an exciting opportunity to interface directly with multidisciplinary teams across university, national laboratory, industry, and government partner organizations. The initial period of appointment is two years. Responsibilities include: • Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of a compact nuclear imaging logging-tool prototype. • Coordinate R&D activities across university, laboratory, industry, and government project partners. • Design and execute experiments involving alpha-particle detection for associated-particle imaging using D-T neutron generators. • Operate, support, and coordinate experiments involving D-D and D-T neutron generators. • Develop and apply Monte Carlo radiation transport simulations and machine-learning methods to optimize tool design and predict system performance. • Lead and directly supervise the final experimental campaign assessing the technical performance of the prototype tool. • Prepare quarterly technical reports, milestone updates, and required deliverables for sponsor program reviews. • Present research progress at project meetings, annual sponsor meetings, collaborator meetings, and technical conferences. • Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, technical reports, and submit invention disclosures/IP documentation. • Contribute to proposal development for new research initiatives and potentially serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on related projects, subject to institutional policies. • Provide guidance and oversight to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers working on the project. • Support safe and compliant laboratory operations involving radiation sources, neutron generators, detector systems, and associated experimental infrastructure. • Travel to collaborator sites, national laboratories, field-test locations, and sponsor review meetings Lab Contract : https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/academic-researchers/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) PhD or equivalent international degree. Preferred qualifications Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, nuclear instrumentation, radiation detection, applied physics, experimental physics, or a closely related field. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in nuclear instrumentation, radiation detection, neutron measurements, or a closely related area. Prior experience with logging-tool design, borehole instrumentation, subsurface measurement systems, or closely related downhole nuclear measurement technologies. Experience designing, building, integrating, testing, or operating radiation detection systems. Experience with scintillation detectors, alpha-particle detection, gamma-ray detection, neutron detection, fast-timing systems, or related detector technologies. Experience with Monte Carlo radiation transport modeling, such as MCNP, Geant4, FLUKA, or comparable simulation tools. Prior experience mentoring graduate students, undergraduate students, junior researchers, or technical staff. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, multi-institutional research environment. Ability to work onsite in laboratory environments involving radiation instrumentation and neutron-source operations. At least two years of post-Ph.D. research experience in nuclear instrumentation, radiation detection, subsurface nuclear measurements, or a related field. Experience operating or conducting experiments with D-D and/or D-T neutron generators. Experience with fast scintillators, silicon photomultipliers, photomultiplier tubes, neutron generators, or compact nuclear logging-tool components. Experience with machine-learning-assisted detector optimization, inverse problems, image reconstruction, or data-driven modeling of radiation measurement systems. Experience with ADOE, national laboratory, or other milestone-driven research programs, including technical reporting and program reviews. Experience with fusion diagnostics, space treaty verification, nuclear security, safeguards, nonproliferation, or other applied nuclear measurement areas. Experience managing or supporting operations in a nuclear, radiation, accelerator, or detector-development laboratory. Require training or mentoring experience, in hands-on, laboratory-based, project-based, or design-oriented courses. Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, proposal writing, or externally funded research contributions. Demonstrated trajectory toward independent research leadership, including interest in co-PI or PI roles on future sponsored projects.
How to apply
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Research Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05513 Help contact: leisa@berkeley.edu
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