Nuclear Structural Materials Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Nuclear Structural Materials Postdoctoral Research Associate ','19572','!*!The Nuclear Materials Researcher will join the on-going and future efforts in the Nuclear Materials Department with a focus on advanced materials development for nuclear applications. The Nuclear Materials Researcher will focus on developing workflows to advance INL’s capabilities in mechanical testing (fracture toughness, embrittlement, and IASCC); material manufacturing; materials characterization (X-ray CT, TEM, XRD, SEM, etc.). Combined experimental, computational, and analytical techniques will be employed to understand mechanistic materials behavior under extreme conditions that may include neutron/ion irradiation, corrosion, and/or high-temperature applications. Additionally, work may support advanced manufacturing efforts to relate fabrication parameters with performance and material design.

','!*!Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in materials/physics or related discipline, proficiency in mechanical testing, modeling and material characterization is required. Completion date must be within 5 years.

Prior publications in materials science, characterization and nuclear applications;

Demonstrated outstanding ability to conduct research and have proposed experimental or theoretical projects that advance the Laboratory’s nuclear science mission.

Knowledge of nuclear materials, mechanical testing, corrosion testing, and advanced materials characterization techniques. Experience with a wide range of materials characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, APT, in-situ SEM and TEM mechanical testing) .

Experience analyzing and modeling experimental results

Preferred Qualifications

High throughput materials characterization methods inclusive of software development is preferred.

Ability to interface with experimental data and analyze that data in the context of augmenting modeling data using modern analytical and computational methods.

Familiarity with advanced equipment acquisition systems such as digital image correlation (DIC), acoustic emission and direct current potential drop (DCPD) considered an asset.

Understanding of reactor performance issues for fuels and materials under extreme environments

Experience in planning, designing, executing, and sponsoring experimental programs for fuels and materials experiments is desirable.

Good communications skills, both verbal and written.

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.

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

Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

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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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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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