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Post-Masters Graduate Research Associate

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

Post-Master's Graduate Research Associate Req.
Number:
IRC144097
Organization :
MST-8/Structure/Property Relations Group
City, State:
Los Alamos, New Mexico What You Will Do The Scattering Team within Materials Science & Technology (MST-8) is seeking a highly motivated experimentally inclined post-master's student with strong background in robotics, metrology or computer science to develop an advanced positioning system employing a 6+ degree-of-freedom robotic arm for positioning and a laser tracker for position and orientation verification of complex shaped components. The successful candidate will be working in a highly interdisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds, and will be self-motivated, team-oriented, and communicative. What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Minimum Job Requirements:
Strong background in metrology, robotics, computer science and/or related fields. Hands-on experience with operation of computer-controlled positioning and/or metrology systems.
Education/Experience:
Master's degree in robotics, metrology, computer science, or related discipline completed within the last 2 years.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with 6D (X, Y, Z, RotX, RotY, RotZ) robotic arms. Experience with measurement of size, shape, location and orientation of complex shaped components. Experience with development of user-friendly software to operate robotics and/or metrology equipment.
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Note to
Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. When applying online, it is strongly encouraged that the interested candidates, in addition to a traditional CV or Resume, include a cover letter where the above mentioned Minimum Job Requirements and Desired Qualifications are directly addressed. Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network § Dental and vision insurance § Free basic life and disability insurance § Paid childbirth and parental leave § Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) § Learning opportunities and tuition assistance § Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) § Onsite gyms and wellness programs § Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance:
Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements• for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad. •Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants:
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

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