Senior Physicist

Mayvin is seeking a Senior Physicist to support the US Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate. This position directly supports the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) Division embedded in the Homeland Security Advance Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) Mission Center for Countering Homeland Threats (MCCHT). The Senior Physicist can include the disciplines of Biophysics, Physics, or Nuclear Forensics.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must have an active SECRET clearance.

OR

Must be able to undergo and pass a background investigation (BI)

Responsibilities :

• Provide technical support with expert knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, analytical chemistry methods, and chemical engineering inherent in the nuclear forensic characterization of nuclear and radiological materials.

• Provide full-time support in the form of technical reviews, program planning and execution, statistical analyses and assessments, and technical assistance in oversight of technical nuclear forensics programs.

• Demonstrate expertise in nuclear forensics-related disciplines and experience in working with expert panels dedicated to nuclear forensics.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills to produce accurate reports and brief results to stakeholders

• Solid understanding of lab health and safety regulations

• Exceptional analytical research skills