Russell L. Heath Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description

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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. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking candidates for the Russell L. Heath Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Associate Appointment. This appointment is awarded to early career scientists and engineers with interest in advancing the fields of nuclear energy, critical infrastructure protection, and clean energy deployment. Ideal candidates have exceptional talent, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. This appointment may support candidates represented broadly by the fields of nuclear engineering, material science, computational science, separations science, power engineering, wireless technology, or systems analysis.

The Russell L. Heath Distinguished Postdoctoral 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: 

• Attained Ph.D. in a science or engineering discipline that is closely related to INL’s mission.
• 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 materials:

• Letter of interest that details:
  • Long-term professional goals
  • Dates of availability
  • Development goals that include descriptions of strengths and disciplinary areas for research
  • Two pages maximum, 8.5-by-11- inch paper, single-sided
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Bibliography of publications, preprints and significant presentations
• Abstract of doctoral dissertation
• 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
• Three letters of recommendation (one preferred to be 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) Contributions
• 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.

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.