Characterization of Materials Degradation Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Characterization of Materials Degradation Postdoctoral Research Associate to investigate degradation mechanisms in materials under extreme environments in our Characterization department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex with every Friday off.

You will investigate materials degradation mechanisms in advanced fuels for next-generation advanced reactors and in structural materials under creep deformation. Particularly, you will focus on uranium nitride fuel and its interactions with fission products as well as diffusional creep mechanisms in nickel-based alloys including high entropy alloys. We will require a strong background in advanced materials characterization (e.g., focused ion beam, and transmission electron microscopy, and bulk/small-scale mechanical testing) and a solid understanding of materials science and engineering and metallurgy principles.

You will help collect experimental data, analyzing the data to determine material performance and understand the basic mechanisms of materials degradation in nuclear materials. You will publish research results in internal reports and open literature promptly. Collaboration between computational and experimental elements will be strongly encouraged through research exchanges to develop a common basis for the postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and principal investigators. The postdoctoral fellowship will mainly be funded through a Department of Energy (DOE) - Nuclear Energy Integrated Research Projects and an Early Career Research Program supported by the DOE Office of Science.

Idaho National Laboratory has been designated as the lead Department of Energy laboratory for all aspects of nuclear fuel and 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 the effects of radiation damage on reactor materials and fuels.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years
• Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering/Metallurgy or a closely related field
• Hands-on experience with advanced materials characterization and spectroscopic techniques such as SEM, FIB, TEM, and bulk/micro/nano-mechanical testing.
• Demonstrated expertise (through peer-reviewed journals) in physical/mechanical metallurgy principles including deformation mechanisms
• Knowledge of advanced nuclear reactors
• Be a strong team player and effectively organize and lead tasks

Job Information:

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  Salary: $101,196 Annually

  
  

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• 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.

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Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

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Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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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.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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