Assistant Researcher - Department of Nuclear Engineering - University of California, Berkeley

Assistant Researcher - Department of Nuclear Engineering - University of California, Berkeley

Job #JPF05301

Nuclear Engineering / College of Engineering / UC Berkeley

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Researcher-FY-B/E/E
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale(s) for this position:
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Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: Fall 2026

Position duration: Two years, with the possibility of reappointment based on performance and availability of funding.

Application Window

Open date: March 13, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Apr 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Nuclear Data Group and the Bay Area Neutron Group in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley welcome applications for an Assistant Researcher in the areas of nuclear data evaluation and experiment, which include compilation and evaluation of quasi-continuum nuclear data, specifically nuclear level density and gamma-ray strength function in collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Measurement and data analysis in the areas of neutron inelastic scattering, neutron source data, and the neutron detectors used for these applications are also of interest.

The successful candidate will work at the forefront of nuclear data evaluation in a collaborative environment with scientists at the 88-Inch Cyclotron at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

This position involves compiling and evaluating nuclear data, using C++ libraries to analyze datasets, and leading research with the IAEA working group. Key duties include managing the full publication process, developing manuscripts, and disseminating findings in peer-reviewed journals, as well as presenting at scientific conferences.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications(required at time of application)

Preferred qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering.
• Experience with experimental measurements (using the cyclotron) and theoretical modeling (evaluating data) to support critical applications in nuclear technology.
• 2 or more years of work experience post Ph.D.
• Demonstrated leadership in producing high profile scientific results.
• Record of preparing scientific or technical publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Research Statement - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research.
(Optional)

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Job location

Berkeley, CA