MTV Distinguished Postdoctoral Researcher Position

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The Detection for Nuclear Nonproliferation Group (DNNG) at the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences of the University of Michigan (UM) is seeking a highly motivated individual for a full-time postdoctoral researcher position. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in cutting-edge research in the areas of:

  • Development of new methods for digital pulse processing of signals from radiation detectors, including FPGA data readout and programming
  • Monte Carlo simulations and code development for radiation detector response modeling
  • Design and analysis of neutron and gamma-ray imaging systems
  • Neutron and gamma-ray measurements using state-of-the-art radiation detectors

Required Education, Characteristics, and Experience

  • Ph.D. (or equivalent doctoral degree) in nuclear engineering, physics, or a closely related field.
  • Highly motivated towards a productive scientific career; team player
  • Able to mentor graduate and undergraduate students
  • Experienced with organic chemistry, radiation detection, and/or advanced computational science and engineering
  • MCNP Experience

U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required for consideration.

Please upload your cover letter, resume and complete the application by April 15, 2023: https://forms.gle/zHCpWR2BfPxkhimN8