Responsibilities Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Computational Scientist to contribute to the development of the BISON nuclear fuel performance code. Expectations of candidates in this role include: - Develop, support, maintain, and document advanced multiphysics analysis tools within the Computational Mechanics and Materials Department and the Nuclear Fuels and Materials Division. - Be responsible for developing models, methods, and verification/validation strategies supporting nuclear fuel performance application being developed by the Nuclear Science and Technology Directorate. - Support development and demonstration of advanced concepts and techniques that positively influence a given technical field. - Utilize skills in computational thermomechanics, advanced numerical methods, computational material science, coupling strategies, multiscale methods, and time integration. - Be a strong asset to our mature, high-energy R&D team and work effectively in isolation, as a team member, and as a research project leader. - Document work, including manuals, conferences, and refereed journal articles. - Maintain a record of sponsor satisfaction and support. - Regularly publish research in peer-reviewed journals, present research at technical conferences, and provide peer review of research internal and external to INL. - Participate in professional activities and external collaborations at the national and international level. - In collaboration with others, develop plans for new research areas. - Mentor summer students, postdoctoral researchers, and other staff through providing technical and career guidance. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications/Requirements: PhD in nuclear engineering with an understanding of nuclear fuel behavior, including computational modeling and rigorous verification of computational models. Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment. Appreciable knowledge of numerical methods, computational science, and scientific software engineering. Ability to organize activities relative to work package scope, deliverables, and milestones. Demonstrated ability to collaborate productively with others. Must have excellent technical writing and oral communication skills. 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). This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, parolees, undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees, and all males with visas of any kind which expired more than 30 days ago. The few individuals who are exempt from this requirement are those on current non-immigrant visas. For more information see www.sss.gov. Employee Job Functions Employee Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job position which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards. Motor Abilities - fine motor control (hands); repetitive, intermittent work Special Senses - visually demanding work; near vision; basic color discrimination; speech discrimination Work Conditions - stairs; typing/keyboard; working alone; working >8 hours/day Please Apply Before: March 17, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (MST) 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. Other Information When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration. 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 4,300 scientists, researchers and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security and environmental missions. 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 www.visitidahofalls.com and www.visitidaho.org. 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.
