Experimental Thermal-Hydraulic Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Experimental Nuclear/Mechanical Thermal-Hydraulic Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Thermal-Hydraulics Experiment and Modeling & Simulation department. The team works a 9x80 schedule located at the Research and Education Campus in Idaho Falls with every other Friday off.

Technical tasks will focus on experimental studies related to conventional and advanced nuclear reactors.

1. Demonstrated experience with design and development of experimental setups
2. Experience with procurements
3. Experience with analysis and report writing
4. Requires nuclear engineering application and knowledge to apply knowledge of reactor systems, nuclear safety requirements, thermal-hydraulic phenomena related to heat transfer, fluid flow, and reactor kinetics.

• Ph.D. requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years
• * Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field
• * Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English
• * Demonstrated expertise (through peer-reviewed publications) in principles of nuclear thermal-hydraulics
• * Demonstrated ability to work closely with multi-disciplinary groups to achieve research results

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.

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