Postdoctoral Research Associate
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- Energy & Environment Science & Technology (Bxxx)
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- Mar 06, 2018 Post Date
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Job Information
Job Title: Bioenergy Analysis Postdoctoral Research Assoicate
Org: Bioenergy Technologies Contact: Delisa.Rogers@inl.gov Work Location: Idaho Falls, ID (Town) |
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Mission/Vision Statement
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Empowering the Nation's Energy Future
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
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a well-qualified Postdoctoral Associate in Agricultural/Biological/Chemical/Forestry Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or comparable disciplines for the Bioenergy Technologies Department. You will be expected to be a strong asset to our interdisciplinary R&D team and work effectively both alone and as a team member. You must be self-motivated but also take direction from other team members and peers.
This position involves the planning and execution of research and development activities associated with bioenergy analysis, including the development and integration of models and analysis tools for biomass production, logistics, and quality assessment in bioenergy related systems. You will develop new state of the art solutions for optimizing computational and analysis resources in bioenergy life cycle analysis, logistics modeling, sustainable production modeling, and biomass conversion process modeling in support of the current analysis portfolio and products. These analysis resources include development and deployment of high performance computing solutions, analysis tools, web-based software, and database interface solutions to enhance model platforms and frameworks for both internal and external collaborators.
You will support INL bioenergy leadership in meeting DOE/industry expectations, milestones, and deliverables, and INL internal reporting metrics. You will work on the coordination, analysis, and delivery of model results to technical and platform leads. You will be expected to prepare and contribute to technical reports and presentations at national technical meetings and project reviews with program sponsors. Additionally it is expected that the work will result in publications in refereed journals.
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MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in Agricultural/Biological/Chemical/Forestry Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science or comparable disciplines. PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years. Demonstrated oral and published written communication skills in English. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Deep understanding of biomass supply and processing systems or similar (i.e. agricultural or forest products manufacturing) obtained through prior experience in analysis of bioenergy feedstock logistics modeling, bioenergy life cycle analysis, sustainable production modeling, or biomass conversion process modeling. This position requires experience computational analysis and model development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. You must have a good publication record in relevant fields of research. Skills and experience with programming and software development is desired. Examples of skills are programming (i.e., C, C++, VBA, SQL, Matlab, etc.), system dynamics (i.e., PowerSim, Stella, etc.), scripting language (i.e., Javascript, Python, etc.), geographic information software (i.e., ArcGIS 10, etc.), statistical analysis software (i.e., Minitab, SAS base, etc.), database software (i.e., MySQL, SQLight, etc.), simulation software (i.e., Promodel, Arena, etc.), mathematical optimization software (i.e., ILOG CPLEX, GAMS, etc.), and operating systems (i.e., Windows, Linux, etc. |
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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.
Fine motor control (hands); Repetitive work; Visually demanding work; Near Vision; Basic color discrimination; Speech discrimination; Typing/keyboard; Working > 8 hrs./day; Working alone.
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Please Apply Before: |
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04/06/2018 (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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