Radiation Protection Officer

Job descriptionAs member of the Radiation Protection team, the successful candidate will be involved in the management of the different radiation protection issues, including those related to the design and construction of the new Elettra 2.0 source and to the decommissioning of the existing Elettra storage ring.
Using Monte Carlo simulations, he/she will contribute to the calculation of the activation radionuclides in the existing machine components (bending magnets, quadrupole and other machine components) and will perform Monte Carlo simulations to upgrade the shielding of the beamline hutches in the experimental hall for the new Elettra 2.0 machine.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will be involved in radiological measurements and analysis of radiation protection safety aspects of the machine and beamlines.
QualificationsA Bachelor's degree in Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry or in Prevention techniques in the environment is required.
Degree or PhD in Physics, Engineering or Chemistry would be considered a plus.
Knowledge of the following topics is expected: Basic radiation protection aspects The following skills will be considered as additional assets: Data analysis; Experience in dosimetry; Knowledge of AUTOCAD applications; Knowledge of Monte Carlo simulation codes (e.g.
FLUKA, MCNP, GEANT4) applicable to radiation protection aspects; Knowledge of shielding calculations; Legislative decree n. 101/2020 and Italian radioactive waste legislation.
Very good oral and written communication skills in Italian and English are essential.
Good time management skills and ability to prioritize are expected, together with the ability to interact with staff members and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The appointment envisioned is a fixed term contract of an initial duration of 24 months.
The salary will be commensurate with previous experience and qualifications of the candidate.
Applications should include full curriculum vitae signed by the applicant (preferably using the European Curriculum Vitae Format in PDF), with the names and contact information (including electronic mail) of at least two professional references.
The interviews may be held via video conferencing.