What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Idaho National Laboratory?
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in our Advanced Materials Characterization Department. Our team works a 9X80 schedule located out of our Microscopy and Characterization Suite (MaCS) facility with every other Friday off.
MaCS is a state-of-the-art materials characterization laboratory that provides cross-cutting capabilities that support the broader INL mission. You will focus on the TEM characterization of materials for a variety of materials development programs at INL. Contributing to cutting-edge research that supports our mission of advancing energy technologies.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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 does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.
Primary Location
United States
Job
Postdoc
Organization
Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Mar 27, 2025, 5:12:05 PM
Unposting Date
Apr 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
RELOCATION
Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK
On-Site Worker
MaCS is a state-of-the-art materials characterization laboratory that provides cross-cutting capabilities that support the broader INL mission. You will focus on the TEM characterization of materials for a variety of materials development programs at INL. Contributing to cutting-edge research that supports our mission of advancing energy technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced TEM analysis on a variety of materials, including but not limited to nuclear fuels, structural materials, and advanced alloys.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret data and correlate it with other characterization methods and material properties.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations of research findings for internal stakeholders and external publication.
- Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of TEM equipment and related tools.
- Mentor and assist graduate students and other team members in TEM-related projects.
- Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field with a strong emphasis on TEM.
- PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years
- Extensive experience in TEM, including sample preparation, imaging, and analysis.
- Proven ability to conduct independent research and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proficiency with TEM-related software for data analysis and image processing.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment.
- Experience with TEM characterization of nuclear materials.
- Familiarity with other microscopy and characterization techniques such as SEM, and XRD.
- Hands-on experience with advanced TEM techniques such as electron diffraction, EELS, and tomography.
- Annual Salary: $101,196
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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 does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.
Primary Location
United States
Job
Postdoc
Organization
Materials & Fuels Complex-MFC (Uxxx)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Mar 27, 2025, 5:12:05 PM
Unposting Date
Apr 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
RELOCATION
Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK
On-Site Worker
Salary : $101,196
