External position: Radiological Scientist
The Role
As a team member you will contribute to the science team that provides support, training, advice and R&D for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The team provides training in radiation detection and safety to specialised units within the ADF and also provides testing of equipment in support of Defence acquisition programs. The science team operates an accredited radiological laboratory which includes a range of radiological sources.
R&D activities are focussed on high-end radiation source search, including stand-off imaging detection and the use of unmanned platforms. A significant effort is underway to develop a sophisticated radiation simulation capability that will allow accurate modelling of radiation transport and detection in complex environments.
Under limited direction and guidance, you will be responsible for:
Contributing to the operation of the DSTG Radiological laboratory.
Contributing to training and advice on radiological detection and safety.
Contributing to the radiological T&E program in support of ADF acquisition programs.
Contributing to the long-term R&D program in one or more of the following areas:
Development of sophisticated radiological synthetic environments using the Geant4 simulation framework.
Development of new radiation detection systems and concepts of use.
Development reconstruction and inference algorithms, sensor/data fusion approaches and corresponding display methods.
About our Team
The Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence branch of Sensors & Effectors Division is responsible for developing, sustaining and applying scientific and technical skills and domain knowledge relevant to defence against CBRN threats.
The Modelling Analysis and Physical Sciences sub-branch leads the application of hazard assessment and modelling of CBRN threats. This capability is built around a core skillset of physical, mathematical and computer sciences. Areas of expertise include dispersion modelling, aerosol science, epidemic modelling and radiation detection. This capability provides analysis, advice and training as well as support to operations and acquisition programs in relation to CBRN hazard assessment and radiological defence.
The capability has a significant number of partnerships, including with international and domestic scientific agencies, Special Operations Command and National Security Agencies.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will possess:
Demonstrated understanding of the physics of ionising radiation and radiation detection processes.
Experience in working with ionising radiation sources and the measurement of ionising radiation.
Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following:
Simulation of radiation sources and radiation transport and detection in simulation environments such as Geant4.
Design, operation & maintenance of ionising radiation detection systems.
Mathematical analysis of radiological data, inverse algorithms and/or sensor/data fusion.
Development of computational software for radiological data/image processing and analysis.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research activities under limited supervision, including highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated use of initiative and adaptability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in preparing analytical reports and publications.