Research & Design Scientist

Company: Battelle Energy Alliance
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Description--Idaho National Lab (INL) will change the world's energy future and secure our infrastructure! Join us - innovate the future!

The Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department at INL is seeking applicants for an experienced Research & Design Scientist at the Ph.D level and will have the opportunity to build and conduct materials research and development work using state-of-the-art experimental and/or analytical techniques, with emphasis on programs dealing with structural materials in advanced energy systems.

The researcher will participate in preparing proposals for funded work, journal articles, presentations, and program required reports describing the work. The work will involve interfaces within the laboratory and with domestic peers to carryout cooperative programs for structural materials discovery and characterization in advanced energy generation systems and participation in standards development. The position also has a responsibility to contribute to development and strengthening of business opportunities for the Energy and Environmental Science and Technology (EES&T) Directorate in energy, materials, and manufacturing. The position will require participation in the development of proposals for new research and business opportunities.

Roles and responsibilities for this position include:

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• Demonstrate capability for initiating new research programs.
  
• Develop new characterization and materials development/manufacturing facilities and capabilities.
  
• Build and lead effective teams and enhance the technical and professional skills of junior staff through active mentoring and training.
  
• Coordinate and monitor the work of others.
  
• Identify and build synergetic intra- and inter-directorate (within-INL) as well as external collaborations especially with the goal of developing and initiation new materials based projects and programs.
  
• Identify and coordinate synergetic collaborations between modeling and experimental activities essential to stakeholders internal and external to INL.
  
• Direct and contribute to the completion of milestones on multiple projects and programmatic objectives.
  
• A leader in goal setting, planning, and overall direction, including the preparation of new proposals and business development opportunities.
  
  
  Minimum Job Requirements:
  
  
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  • PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field and 2 years related experience.
    
  • Established reputation and relationships with other national and international researchers in materials related working, including development and characterization.
    
  • A proven track record for identifying synergetic collaborations between experimental and modeling activities within, and external, to organizations where researcher has previously (or currently) worked.
    
  • Proven track record or meeting the technical goals of stakeholder internal and external to organizations where the researcher has previously or currently worked.
    
  • Demonstrated experience building and leading effective teams and enhancing the technical and professional skills of junior and experienced staff through active mentoring and training.
    
  • Established track record for serving as the lead in technical decision-making and direction at the medium to large-scale project level.
    
  • Strong background and an established record of high quality research in structural materials. Strong research background in functional materials is a plus.
    
  • Proven record of conceiving and developing multi-disciplinary research projects on structure/property relationships of materials.
    
  • Demonstrated record of effective teamwork.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries.
    
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
    
  • Record of commitment to safe, secure and environmentally sound operations.
    
  • A strong record of achievement through reports, publications, intellectual property, or technical products.
    
  • Proven record of leading multi-disciplinary technical projects and technical teams to success.
    
  • Familiarity with National Laboratory programs.
    
  • Experience in structure/property characterization of materials, including development of new materials, neutron irradiation effects, physical metallurgy, and materials characterization techniques.
    
    
    Job Information:
    
    
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    • Salary Grade: 220/230
      
    • Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and the selected candidate will be placed at the level based on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
      
      
      INL Overview:
      
      INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,000 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
      
      INL Mission:
      
      Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
      
      INL Vision:
      
      Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
      
      Selective Service Requirements:
      
      To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
      
      Equal Employment Opportunity:
      
      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. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.
      
      Other Information:
      
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      Benefits, Salary, and Relocation:
      
      We have an extremely competitive salary structure, robust relocation package, and phenomenal benefits. For more information, please visit: .
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      --Primary Location:--US-ID-Idaho FallsJob:--EngineeringOrganization:--Energy & Environment Science & Technology (Bxxx)Schedule:--Full-timeEmployee Status:--RegularJob Posting:--Sep 22, 2020, 5:32:27 AMUnposting Date:--Ongoing

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