Reactor Health Physicist

North Carolina State University

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Posting InformationPosting Number PG194191EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Reactor Health Physicist
Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Nuclear Engineering
About the DepartmentThe Department of Nuclear Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nuclear Engineering. We are the only nuclear engineering program in the state of North Carolina and one of the premier departments in the southeast United States. Our purpose is to enhance, promote, and utilize the PULSTAR research reactor and associated facilities in an exemplary manner, leading to national recognition as a premier 1-MW Nuclear Reactor Program dedicated to research, teaching, and extension.The PULSTAR reactor facility is available for use by research faculty and staff within the UNC system or at other academic institutions, and by governmental agencies and industries in the State of North Carolina and the Nation.More information about the NCSU Department of Nuclear Engineering could be found in: http://www.ne.ncsu.edu/
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Essential Job Duties
  • Manage the radiation protection program required by federal and state regulations at the PULSTAR Nuclear Reactor in support of the emergency plan, security plan, PULSTAR nuclear reactor Technical Specifications, and the reactor license.
  • Perform radiological surveys, sampling and analysis, experiment reviews, emergency planning and response, radiological training of personnel, calibration of radiological survey, counting, and sampling instruments, assessment and management of radiation work permits, and radiological assessment for license applications and amendments.
  • Responsible for halting work if radiation conditions are unsafe. Serve on the NCSU Reactor Safety and Audit Committee and NCSU Radiation Safety Committee.
  • Interact with regulators on license applications and amendments and on inspections.
Other Responsibilities
  • Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience
  • Requires a Master's degree in Health Physics, Radiological Engineering, or a related field or a Bachelor's degree in Health Physics, Radiological Engineering, or a related field and alternative or equivalent professional training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required for access to a research nuclear reactor, radioactive sources requiring a security plan, and reactor safeguards information.
  • Meets facility Technical Specification requirements for the Reactor Health Physicist position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 years in a reactor facility working with radiation, radioactive materials, and radiation detection equipment.
  • Experience should include performing facility radiological assessment (e.g., radiation shielding evaluations, radioactive effluent assessment), personnel and public radiation dose assessment, and response to radiological emergencies.
  • Able to provide training as assigned
  • Ability to run related computer codes such as MicroShield and MCNP
  • An individual who either currently is, or meets the qualifications and plans to become, a Certified Health Physicist by the American Board of Health Physics is preferred.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technologist/Certified Loss Control designation offered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License required NoRecruitment Dates and Special InstructionsJob Open Date 07/17/2025
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.Position DetailsPosition Number 00007414
Position Type EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Other
Department ID 141201 - Nuclear Reactor Program
EEONC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or .Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * How did you learn of this opportunity?
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(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have demonstrated experience with: nuclear reactor physics in light water reactors and high temperature gas-cooled reactors, multi-physics simulations in nuclear reactors, using Monte Carlo and diffusion methods? Please indicate Yes or No. If Yes, please explain.(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have demonstrated experience with: uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis applied to nuclear engineering safety analysis of currently operating Light Water Reactors and Advanced Reactors? Please indicate Yes or No. If Yes, please explain.(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have 2 or more years of experience with nuclear research reactor operations including plant operations, maintenance, and surveillance?(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have demonstrated experience with: multi-scale multi-fidelity reactor fuel performance modeling with finite element, finite volume and fine difference computer codes? Please indicate Yes or No. If Yes, please explain(Open Ended Question) * * How do you foster a strong radiological safety culture among plant personnel, including those not directly involved in health physics? Provide examples of initiatives or practices you would promote.(Open Ended Question)Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents * Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Contact Information for References
Optional Documents * Letter of Recommendation 1

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