Nuclear Structural Materials Postdoctoral Research Associate

Required Qualifications

• PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years
• PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related and relevant discipline
• Knowledge of nuclear materials, molten salt corrosion, advanced manufacturing techniques, electrochemical testing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is required
• Experience analyzing and modeling experimental results is required
• Technical proficiency in one or more programming languages/platforms (e.g., Python, Fortran, C++, MATLAB) is required
• Understanding of materials performance issues for materials under extreme environments is required
• Prior publications in high impact journals with respect to environmental degradation in extreme environments (e.g., molten salt, irradiation, high temperature, oxidation), advanced manufacturing techniques, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Strong asset to our interdisciplinary R&D team and work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Self-motivated, but also work collaboratively with peers and multi-disciplinary teams
• Fluency in the English language and excellent oral and written communication skills
• On-site or hybrid position

Job Information: 

• Salary Grade: $95,004 per year
• Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

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. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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