Nuclear Physicist
On-siteFort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct technical analyses and risk assessments related to nuclear and radiological threats, hazards, and incidents. Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) from DoD military and civilian personnel while providing professional scientific opinions and technical advice on threat mitigation. Analyze technical data and scientific literature to support time-sensitive operational requirements, collaborate with multidisciplinary staff on CBRN-related questions, and deliver training to DoD personnel. Translate complex nuclear science into actionable information for operational decision-makers. This on-site role at Fort Belvoir, VA, involves shift work with variable schedules and requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI access. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a Master's or Ph.D. in nuclear physics or related fields.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizen
- Eligible to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
- Strong technical foundation in nuclear physics and/or related nuclear sciences
- Ability to evaluate nuclear and radiological hazards
- Ability to assess technical information
- Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to operational and non-technical audiences
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics or a closely related technical discipline
- Eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access
- Knowledge of nuclear and radiological phenomena, hazards, effects, detection, or related technical applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with Microsoft 365 suite of products
Desired Qualifications
- Relevant nuclear or radiological research, laboratory, operational, or postdoctoral experience
- Current TS/SCI clearance
- Knowledge of DoD and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) operations and research applications
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