Glenn T. Seaborg 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. The advancement of actinide chemistry and physics is a fundamental part of the INL mission. Part of the mission of INL’s Glenn T. Seaborg Institute is to prepare the next generation of actinide scientists, with particular emphasis on advancing nuclear energy technologies, and help those early career researchers develop a potential long-term career. To support that effort, the Laboratory is offering a valuable opportunity for top early career Ph.D. researchers in actinide related fields.

The Glenn T. Seaborg Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Associate program is designed to nurture early career scientists and engineers with strong interests in the actinides for their solid-state chemistry and physics, solution phase chemistry and physics, and forensics and standards. This highly competitive appointment will provide the candidate with outstanding opportunities focused on specific programmatic research topics in conjunction with a high degree of flexibility to further the candidate’s personal research interests. The Glenn T. Seaborg Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Associate appointment 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.

Application Deadline

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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• A Ph.D. in the physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, 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 Process:

Please submit the following with your online application:

• Letter of interest including:
  • Long-term professional goals
  • Dates of availability
  • Development goals that include descriptions of disciplinary strengths and disciplinary areas in which candidate desires continued research
  • Maximum length: Two pages in letter format (U.S. 8.5 x 11, single sided)
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Bibliography of publications, preprints, and significant presentations (if not already listed in CV)
• One peer reviewed publication preprint or reprint of candidate's choice
• Abstract of Doctoral Dissertation
• Proposed Short Research Plan including:
  • 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
  • Maximum length: Two pages (U.S. 8.5 x 11, single sided)
• Three letters of recommendation (One recommendation preferred from Ph.D. advisor)
• 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.

Job Information: 

• The target salary for this position is $109,752 Annually. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Contribution
• 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 5,800 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.

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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