Radiation Chemistry Postdoctoral Research Associate

Company: Battelle Energy Alliance
Location: Idaho Falls
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

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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.
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Position Description
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a well-qualified Postdoctoral Associate in areas of fundamental and applied radiation-induced chemistry or comparable discipline for the Chemistry and Radiation Measurements Department. This postdoctoral researcher will be a hands-on researcher in the various laboratories and will focus on identification and characterization of products from the reaction of gas mixtures exposed to ionizing radiation sources and the effect of radiation on materials and components used as catalysts and in electrochemical cells. The main prerequisite for this postdoctoral appointment is expertise in experimental procedures for radiolysis and for the characterization of the effects of radiation on solid materials. A successful candidate will have experience with planning and performing experimental studies designed to investigate the radiolytic behavior of gases and solid materials using ionizing radiation sources particularly, Co-60 gamma rays. This will be complimented by a suite of analytical chemistry and materials characterization techniques, such as electron microscopy, UV-vis/NIR-IR/Raman spectroscopy and gas chromatography (GC). The candidate will provide support to operating equipment and maintaining laboratories in safe and compliant conditions.
The candidate is expected to be a strong asset to our interdisciplinary R&D team, expanding our research portfolio and expertise, in addition to working effectively both alone and as a team member. The candidate must be self-motivated but also take direction from other team members and peers. The position entails writing scientific manuscripts for journal publication, and presentation of research..

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.

INL Overview:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is changing the world's energy future and securing our infrastructure! Join us - innovate the future!
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.

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Work Location: Idaho Falls, ID (IRC 9X80'sSchedule)

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Doctorate degree in chemistry, radiation chemistry, physics, materials science, or similar physical sciences field. PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years.
* Education and experience must be in one or preferably more of the following physical sciences fields: Chemistry, Radiation Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Radiological Sciences, Materials Sciences, or Chemical Engineering with experience in radiolysis.
* Must have 3+ years R&D laboratory research experience.
* A successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to function as a high performer in a research environment, and/or on a research team. Must have strong relationship building skills and demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication. Must have experience in radiation science and/or radiolysis, and kinetics.
* Successful candidates must have demonstrated the ability to independently perform research under the guidance of a senior investigator and publish research results in the peer-reviewed literature.
* Demonstrated oral and published written communication skills in English

Other Information
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Environmental, Safety and Health Statement
Must be familiar with, and comply with all relevant health and safety requirements. Must be knowledgeable of emergency action policies and procedures, methods for reporting/resolving work practices or conditions to available cognizant professionals.
The Idaho Falls Area
Idaho Falls is conveniently situated near many national treasures such as Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, Jackson, WY, etc. For more information about the area, please visit and .

Primary Location : US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job : Postdoc
Organization : Energy & Environment Science & Technology (Bxxx)
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Job Posting : Feb 1, 2021, 7:45:29 PM
Unposting Date : Mar 8, 2021, 6:59:00 AM

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