Are you a new grad physicist looking for a fantastic opportunity?
If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!
What will you be doing!
CNL is looking for a new grad physicist with keen interest in using their hands-on experimental and computational modeling and analysis skills within the Safety and Security directorate.
The successful candidate will carry out multi-disciplinary research to advance technology readiness level of passive and active radiation interrogation techniques for detection and characterization of radiological and nuclear (RN) materials. Functions and responsibilities can include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Contributing to and proposing projects on the development and implementation of methodologies and techniques applicable to detection and characterization of RN materials associated with nuclear security, safeguards, and arms controls areas
- Providing technical expertise and guidance to support deployment of CNL’s radiation detection techniques in an operational environment
- Applying improved methods, procedures, and standards to meet a high level of quality assurance
- Working with a team of scientists, engineers and technologists involved in radiation detection to achieve project deliverables and objectives
- Using both experimental and simulation methods to solve problems
- Developing simulations, algorithms, and procedures to support experimental work
- Writing in a timely manner and/or present the simulation and experimental results in technical reports, in peer-reviewed journals or presentations prepared for a committee or other forum as appropriate (e.g., national/international conferences/workshops)
- Communicating effectively with supervisors and peers, through status updates, technical research reports, and project presentations
- Ensuring compliance with safety, health, and CNL’s quality program requirements
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- PhD from a university of recognized standing, in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field.
- Experience
- Recent graduation from a university of recognized standing within the past twelve (12) months.
- Demonstrated experience (can include student work-terms and graduate research) in some of the following is required.
- Monte Carlo simulations for radiation detection system design and radiation dose estimation
- Working knowledge of at least one of these codes C, C++, MATLAB or Pytho
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of radiation detection and measurement methods through courses or work
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems
- Work carefully and safely with commitment to quality assurance
- Proven experience in applied research for internal or external customers
- Knowledge of nuclear/particle physics
- Affinity to solve mathematical problems and modelling
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
- Knowledge of analogue and digital signal procession
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of research practices and principles
- Experience with proposal writing, data analysis and technical report writing
- Knowledge of quality assurance program is an asset but can be learned on the job
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Why CNL?
Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.
We offer a complete total rewards package:
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- Tuition support
- and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:
This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!
CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Read here further on our DE&I Commitment.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.
CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
