NS&T R&D Scientist/Engineer
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- Nuclear Science & Technology (Cxxx)
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- Jun 19, 2018 Post Date
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Job Information
Job Title: NS&T Research and Development Scientist/Engineer
Grade: 220
Org: Experiment Analysis Contact: Brenda.Maiersr@inl.gov Work Location: Idaho Falls, ID (Town - Work schedule 9x80s) |
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Mission/Vision Statement
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Leading Nuclear Energy and Research Technology
Mission: Discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
Vision: INL will change the world's energy future and secure our critical infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a highly qualified researcher with a PhD in Nuclear Engineering (or comparable discipline). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in neutronics analysis, reactor physics, irradiation experiment design/analysis, scientific programming and data management/visualization.
You will be a technical expert in the field of physics and neutronics analysis. You need to be capable of completing complex and advanced reactor physics analyses to support design, insertion, and shipment of irradiation tests conducted in the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR). Selects and broadly applies principles, theories, and concepts in nuclear engineering. You will develop new principles and concepts, and direct technical projects involving multidisciplinary activities. You will define the technical approach and set technical direction. You will seek, develop, apply and implement innovation as appropriate to meet program and sponsor needs. You will work on unusually complex problems and utilize specialized techniques to develop solutions that are innovative and ingenious. You will develop and implement R&D plans at the Laboratory and program level. You will develop and contribute to Laboratory and program strategy. You will act as Principal Investigator, conducting research, development, and analysis of nuclear fuels and materials, with emphasis on fuel performance and irradiation testing. You will provide internal and external leadership for nuclear fuels and materials programs, including direction of high-performance, multi-disciplinary research teams, principal investigators, engineers, and technicians. Independently identifies new research opportunities, directs technical teams to respond to those opportunities, generates proposals, and secures funding for the conduct of the research.
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• PhD in nuclear science/engineering/physics (or similar discipline) and a minimum of 4 years applicable experience.
• Demonstrated experience in nuclear engineering, reactor physics, or nuclear safety analysis • Demonstrated experience with MCNP • Demonstrated experience with SCALE and ORIGEN • Excellent verbal and written communication skills The ideal candidate will possess the following experience: • Engineering design and analysis of irradiation experiments • Extensive use of High Performance Computer (HPC) systems • Benchmarking and validation activities associated with computer codes, models, and experimental data • Working knowledge of software development • Programming capabilities using FORTRAN, Python, and C++.
Must be a US Citizen. Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOE L-clearance. | ||
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Employee Job Functions
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Employee Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job position which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
Prolonged walking; Fine motor control (hands); Intermittent repetitive work; Visually demanding work; Near vision; Ability to hear audio alarms; Typing/keyboard; Working > 8 hrs./day; Working alone.
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Please Apply Before: | ||
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07/30/2018 (Midnight MST).
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Environmental, Safety and Health Statement
Must be familiar with, and comply with all relevant health and safety requirements. Must be knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures, methods for reporting/resolving work practices or conditions to available cognizant professionals.
Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL Overview
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense.
The Idaho Falls Area
Idaho Falls is conveniently situated near many national treasures such as Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, Jackson, WY, etc. For more information about the area, please visit www.visitidahofalls.com and www.visitidaho.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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