Fusion Research Program Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory • Idaho Falls, ID

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a well-qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate in safety and design modeling of fusion devices in the Fusion Research Program, supported by the Fuel Development, Performance and Qualification department. The successful candidate will maintain and develop legacy software while also implementing useful models into new and emerging tools. The candidate will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team of experimental and computational scientists. Expertise in the areas of thermal hydraulics, heat and mass transfer including two-phase flow, reduced-order modeling, severe accident simulations, nuclear reactor physics and neutronics is desirable. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. The candidate is expected to be a strong asset to our interdisciplinary R&D team and work effectively both alone and as a team member. The candidate must be self-motivated but also take direction from other team members and peers. The position entails writing scientific manuscripts for journal publication, and presentation of research results at national and international conferences and meetings.

Requirements

• PhD in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistic or comparable disciplines
• PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years
• Basic ability to use the python programming language
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming, with demonstrated ability to work with C preferred
• Demonstrated oral and published written communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior Fortran experience and candidate with thermal hydraulics and/or fluid modeling experience
• Due to sensitive project requirements, this position may require U.S. citizenship or national, U.S. permanent residency (i.e. current Green Card holder)

Responsibilities

• writing scientific manuscripts for journal publication
• presentation of research results at national and international conferences and meetings

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees