Idaho National Laboratory · 11 hours ago
Metallic Fuel, PIE, Fabrication, Characterization Postdoctoral Research Associate
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$101K/yr - $101K/yrIdaho National Laboratory is hiring a Metallic Nuclear Fuel Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in their Fuels PIE Department. The role involves engaging in research development activities for nuclear facilities, focusing on metallic fuel systems and advancing professional development towards independent research.
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Responsibilities
Advance their professional development and start to transition from student to independent researcher in the field of metallic fuel research area
This would include the understanding the metal fuel fabrication process, mechanical testing of fresh and irradiated samples, and understanding of irradiation behavior of metallic fuel
Primarily responsible for developing fabrication, investigation, and post-irradiation examination plans and testing capability developments, overseeing data collection, reduction and analysis of the performance data, and publication of results in internal reports and the open literature
Provide analysis and evaluation of data from experiments on different testing concepts related to metallic fuels
Produces results by fulfilling and sometimes exceeding expectations of advanced fuel campaign programs
Collaborate with other INL scientists and modeling experts to expand the understanding and application of fresh and PIE experiments to accelerate nuclear fuel development
Builds and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with mentors, INL program leadership, and other collaborators to assess the performance of nuclear fuels execution of fresh and post-irradiation examinations of nuclear fuels
Provide insight to INL facilities and program leadership on future instrument needs of INL for nuclear fabrication, characterization and PIE examinations
Author and contribute to publications in area of specialty
Present results at National and International Conferences
Contribute to peer review work of others both within and external to the PIE department
Maintain familiarity with scientific literature and state-of-the-art to set the foundation for new research pathways and critically interpreting existing data and theories
Grows relationships with Universities within the US and internationally to develop partnerships that will be needed to support nuclear fuels research in the future and advance the INL mission
Mentor or provide guidance to interns and technicians
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering or material science
PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years
In-depth knowledge of metallic nuclear fuel fabrication, characterization and PIE
Prior laboratory experience in hot cells or nuclear facility is an asset
Excellent writing skillset, proven publication record
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off (personal leave)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
Founded in 1949
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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