Microanalytical Mass Spectrometry and Microscopy - Postdoctoral Researcher
Core
Develop novel correlative microanalytical techniques for forensic characterization of nuclear materials across various spatial scales.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Nuclear Forensics & Microanalysis)
Builds
High-resolution isotopic imaging datasets and elemental/morphological characterization results for nuclear materials.
Domain
Nuclear forensics, nuclear materials science, and analytical chemistry.
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
SIMS (NanoSIMS, Small Geometry SIMS), electron microscopy (SEM, EDS, TEM), mass spectrometry principles, AI/ML for image analysis, statistical uncertainty quantification, Python programming, experimental design and technique development.
Preferred skills
Correlative microanalytical techniques, multi-modal imaging, nuclear forensics concepts, nuclear fuel cycle science.
Technologies
NanoSIMS, Small Geometry SIMS, SEM, EDS, TEM, Python
Responsibilities
Use SIMS instruments for high-resolution isotopic imaging; use electron microscopy for elemental and morphological characterization; apply AI/ML tools to analyze microanalytical image datasets; apply statistical methods for uncertainty quantification; publish research results in peer-reviewed journals; present findings at external conferences; collaborate in a multidisciplinary team.
Seniority
Postdoctoral Researcher (early-career independent researcher)