Postdoc: Plasma–Material Interactions & Hydrogen Permeation

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Employee Education Program

Paid time off

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Tritium and Fusion Materials Department. The role supports experiments at STAR and ATR-C facilities, advancing plasma-material interactions and hydrogen isotope behavior.

You will publish research, present at venues, and collaborate across DOE programs. The position expects independence and teamwork, writing manuscripts, and presenting results at conferences; a strong background in nuclear materials,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• PhD requirements must be completed by appointment start and within the previous 5 years.
• Experience with plasma systems and/or hydrogen permeation systems.
• Experience with plasma-material interaction and/or advanced material characterization.
• Experience with tritium, irradiated materials and radiological work.
• Experience with hydrogen super-permeation.
• Experience with molten salt and molten liquid metals.
• Experience with data analysis with Python, Matlab, IDL, Mathematica etc.
• Demonstrated oral and published written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, assembly, and operation of unique laboratory experiments.
• Perform experiments following prescribed test matrices.
• Hands-on experience with ultra-high vacuum systems and lab equipment.
• Work with vacuum systems, gas systems, data acquisition and controls.
• Experience with hydrogen interactions with materials.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

IDL

Mathematica

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

IDL

Mathematica

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Tritium and Fusion Materials Department. The role supports experiments at STAR and ATR-C facilities, advancing plasma-material interactions and hydrogen isotope behavior.

You will publish research, present at venues, and collaborate across DOE programs. The position expects independence and teamwork, writing manuscripts, and presenting results at conferences; a strong background in nuclear materials,