Pyroprocessing Postdoctoral Research Associate

Pyroprocessing Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on our Pyrochemical Science team. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC) facility with every Friday off.

You will develop cutting‑edge technologies for the management and recycling of used nuclear fuels at the MFC. You are expected to develop electrochemical and other experiments in high temperature molten salts, collect experimental data, analyze data, document and publish experimental results. Knowledge and a working background in electrochemical processes in high temperature molten salts is required. Skills such as working in an argon glovebox and handling radioactive materials are preferred.

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering, chemistry, electrochemistry, analytical chemistry, nuclear engineering, or related field having been conferred within the past 5 years, or the Ph.D. requirements must be completed by commencement of the Postdoctoral appointment.
• Hands‑on experience and publications in molten salt electrochemistry.

• U.S. citizenship.
• Experience in proposal writing and capture of funding opportunities.

The pay is $101,196 annually. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and bending.
• Hand/finger dexterity for keyboarding and tool manipulation.
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 25 pounds.
• Sufficient visual and hearing capacity for essential functions and public interaction.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• 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.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

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.

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