Postdoc: Plasma-Material Interactions + Hydrogen Permeation

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Relocation package

Descripción de la vacante

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance fusion materials science. The role supports the Tritium and Fusion Materials Department with experimental work at the STAR facility and IRC, contributing to plasma-material interactions and hydrogen isotope behavior.

The candidate will publish manuscripts, present results at conferences, and collaborate across DOE programs, with a strong emphasis on independent and team-driven R&D.

Formación

• PhD must be completed by start and within the previous 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience with plasma systems and/or hydrogen permeation.
• Experience with plasma-material interactions and 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 using Python, Matlab, IDL, Mathematica.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

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

Educación

PhD in Nuclear Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Python

Matlab

IDL

Mathematica

Descripción del empleo

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to advance fusion materials science. The role supports the Tritium and Fusion Materials Department with experimental work at the STAR facility and IRC, contributing to plasma-material interactions and hydrogen isotope behavior.

The candidate will publish manuscripts, present results at conferences, and collaborate across DOE programs, with a strong emphasis on independent and team-driven R&D.