Postdoc: Plasma–Material Interactions & Hydrogen Permeation

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance fusion materials R&D, focusing on plasma-material interactions and hydrogen isotope behavior. Work includes experiments at STAR, ATR-C, and IRC facilities, with publication of results and conference presentations.

The role requires a PhD in a related field, hands-on lab experience, and strong communication skills. The position features a 4x10 schedule with Fridays off and Idaho Falls/ATR facilities access.

Qualifications

• PhD required; must be completed by appointment start and within 5 years of PhD.
• Experience with plasma systems and/or hydrogen permeation systems.
• Experience with plasma-material interactions and/or advanced material characterization.
• Experience with tritium, irradiated materials and radiological work.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and operate unique laboratory experiments.
• Perform experiments per prescribed test matrices.
• Work with ultra-high vacuum systems and related lab equipment.
• Design and assemble vacuum and gas systems and data acquisition controls.
• Investigate hydrogen interactions with materials.

Skills

English communication

Education

PhD in Nuclear/ Chemical/ Mechanical/ Materials/ Physics (or related)

Tools

Python

Matlab

IDL

Mathematica

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance fusion materials R&D, focusing on plasma-material interactions and hydrogen isotope behavior. Work includes experiments at STAR, ATR-C, and IRC facilities, with publication of results and conference presentations.

The role requires a PhD in a related field, hands-on lab experience, and strong communication skills. The position features a 4x10 schedule with Fridays off and Idaho Falls/ATR facilities access.