Nuclear Engineering or Physics Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Engineering or Physics Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in our Fuel Development, Performance and Qualification department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

You will focus primarily on projects involving gamma-ray spectroscopy. Projects will involve experimental-nuclear-fuel irradiation in INL's Advanced Test Reactor (ATR). You will help setup and monitor the electronics and gamma-ray detectors used to measure fission products released during these experiments. You will also analyze measured data for fission product release rates using both commercially- and independently-developed software. Other projects will involve the Post-Irradiation Examination (PIE) safety tests of irradiated fuel using radiation measurement processes. Direct measurements of fuel and other materials containing gamma-emitting fission products will also be made.

You are expected to be a strong asset to our interdisciplinary Research and Development (R&D) team and work both alone and as a team member. You will write scientific manuscripts for journal publication and presentation of research results at national and international conferences and meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

* PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 3 years,

* PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, or comparable disciplines,

* Demonstrated oral and published research results.

* Relevant experience working in a research laboratory environment.

* Knowledge of relevant computer programming languages such as Python, LabView, or similar,

* Knowledge of radiation detection systems, analysis methods, and statistical reporting, including those using solid-state detectors and supporting electronics,

* Knowledge of the use of laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes, voltage meters, and general hand tools.

You will be asked to maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information:

TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Salary: $96,900 Annually

Benefits and Relocation

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 5,800 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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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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