Deslonde de Boisblanc Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description

For more than six decades, Idaho National Laboratory scientists and engineers have helped solve some of the nation’s most pressing energy, environment and national security challenges. INL’s Deslonde de Boisblanc Distinguished Postdoctoral Associate Appointment is competitively awarded to early career researchers who embody the spirit of ingenuity of de Boisblanc and who have leadership potential. This appointment is intended to recognize distinguished postdoctoral associates and to provide them with experience, mentoring and training to further develop their capabilities. Appointees may perform leading-edge research and development focusing on innovative reactor designs for uses as varied as the production of electricity for the grid or for remote areas, the generation of high temperatures for industrial applications or for thermal energy storage, or for maritime or space propulsion. Appointees may also perform leading-edge research and development pertaining to the safety, fuel management or experiment management of INL’s research reactor facilities. The position requires in-depth knowledge of computational and experimental reactor physics, core design optimization, nuclear instrumentation and thermal-fluids science, as well as experience with established reactor analysis tools such as, but not limited to, RELAP, MCNP5, HELIOS, SCALE, MOOSE, and Serpent. The award provides up to two years of research support to the selected candidate with a possible one-year extension.

Distinguished Postdoctoral Associate Program: 

• Opportunity to develop and build independent research while helping advance INL, Department of Energy and national agendas for energy and security.

• Access to lab leadership and career-enhancing opportunities.

• Mentors include top INL researchers and leaders.

• A prestigious and competitively compensated position.

Candidate Requirements

• Attained a doctorate degree in nuclear or mechanical engineering, physics or comparable discipline.

• Completed Ph.D. prior to distinguished postdoctoral appointment and within the previous five years.

• Demonstrated leadership and potential for independent research.

• Demonstrated oral and written scientific communication skills in English.

• Applicants are encouraged to establish one or more research contacts at INL to support their application. 

Application Deadline

The application is open August 19 through November 12, 2024 with reviews and selections performed on an as-received basis.

Application Process

Please submit the following materials:

1. Letter of interest that details long-term professional goals, dates of availability, and development goals that include descriptions of strengths and disciplinary areas for research (two pages maximum, 8.5-by-11- inch paper, single-sided)

2. Current curriculum vitae

3. Unofficial transcripts

4. Bibliography of publications, preprints and significant presentations

5. Abstract of doctoral dissertation

6. Proposed research plan (maximum of two pages, 8.5-by-11-inch paper, single-sided) that includes:

· – Research to be addressed ·

– Conjectures or hypotheses to be tested ·

– Proposed methods of investigation ·

– Guiding relevant theoretical frameworks ·

– Research schedule ·

– Major equipment needs and other necessary resources ·

– Proposed conferences and journal publications

7. Three letters of recommendation (one preferred to be from Ph.D. advisor).

8. One or more research contacts at INL if possible.

Applicants must submit all required materials through www.inl.gov/careers Applications that do not follow all submission instructions may be deemed ineligible. Finalists may be asked to provide additional information.

Contact Information:

Postdoctoral Specialist

Idaho National Laboratory

2525 N. Fremont Avenue

Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3790

ostdocoffice@inl.gov

Qualifications

Job Information: 

• Annual Salary:$109,752
• 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
• 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. 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.

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