Thermal Properties Characterization Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Thermal Properties Characterization Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in our Advanced Materials Characterization Department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex facility with every Friday off.

You will apply various thermal properties techniques, such as the laser flash diffusivity (LFA), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), simultaneous DSC-thermogravimetric analysis (STA), push-rod dilatometer, mass spectrometry and gas diffusion set-ups, among others.

Idaho National Laboratory has been designated as the lead Department of Energy laboratory for all aspects of nuclear materials research and development in the United States. INL has the most comprehensive single-location nuclear fuel research capabilities in the US and the most complete and advanced complement of post irradiation examination capability for studying material degradation in nuclear materials.

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  Ph.D. in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field

  
  
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  Demonstrated expertise (through conference and journal papers) in thermal properties characterization.

  
  
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  Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting.

  
  
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  Demonstrated oral and published work in English.

  
  
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  Excellent publication record in peer-reviewed journals

  
  
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  Be a strong team player and effectively organize and lead tasks.

  
  
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  Experience with Python or Matlab based image and spectrum analysis tools

  
  

Job Information:

• Annual Salary: $101,196

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.

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.

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