Nuclear Materials Design Technical Staff

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Materials Design Technical Staff to work on our Irradiated Fuels and Materials team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. The Nuclear Materials Design staff will join the on-going and future efforts in the Nuclear Materials Department with a focus on supporting the DOE Advanced Reactor Development (ART) graphite program. The ART graphite program is a mature DOE funded program conducting one of the largest nuclear graphite unirradiated and irradiated testing programs in the world. Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct experimental research and development activities supporting the deliverables of the DOE Advanced Reactor Development (ART) graphite program.
• Publishing in peer-reviewed journals, participating on national & international committees, and contribution to proposal preparation.
• Identify and oversee accomplishment of milestones, notable outcomes, and other performance metrics. Take actions with performing organizations to ensure work is accomplished within budget, schedule and quality assurance requirements. Ensure deliverables meet expectations.
• Write scientific manuscripts for journal publication, and present research results at national and international conferences and meetings.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements:

• Requires PhD in materials science
• Demonstrated outstanding ability to conduct research and have proposed experimental or theoretical projects that advance the Laboratory's nuclear science mission.
• Knowledge of fabrication, characterization, fracture analysis, and mechanical testing experience with ceramic (specifically nuclear-based) materials is preferred.
• Experience in use of mechanical load frames to conduct mechanical strength testing is essential.
• Additional experience in conducting high temperature mechanical testing to assess fracture behavior of graphite components within a High Temperature Reactor (HTR) design would be advantageous.
• General experience in characterization techniques utilizing scanning electron microscopy (SEM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), digital image correlation (DIC), focused ion beam (FIB) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) are desirable.
• Experience analyzing and modeling experimental results is required.
• Prior publications in high impact journals with respect to materials science, characterization and nuclear applications.
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong asset to our interdisciplinary R&D team and work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Self-motivated, but also work collaboratively with peers and multi-disciplinary teams

Job Information:

• PR0200 - 210 $ 95,928 - $158,232
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Benefits and Relocation

• 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.

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. Growing INL: An Overview of New Facilities and Capabilities INL Mission Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure. INL Vision Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure. Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov. 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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. 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 does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.]]>