ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Battelle Energy Alliance dba Idaho National Laboratory
US - Idaho - Idaho Falls
October 24, 2024
Science

Ready to change the world's energy future and secure our critical infrastructure? The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a well-qualified postdoc with expertise in electrical engineering or comparable discipline for the Infrastructure Security Department. Our team works a 9x80 schedulelocated out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off reporting to the Project Investigator.

This postdoc position may involve advanced conductor testing (thermal-mechanical), power systems modeling (electrical), and dynamic modeling of power transformers (structural).

You are expected to be a strong asset to our interdisciplinary R&D team and work 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 ideal candidate will be able to grasp the grand vision of a project, generate a detailed plan to ensure project success, and execute the plan. You will be required to write scientific manuscripts for journal publication, and presentation of research results at national and international conferences and meetings.

• Minimum Requirements:
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• PhD in Electrical Engineering or comparable discipline. An interdisciplinary background in electrical engineering/structural dynamics or electrical engineering/mechanical engineering is sought after.

• PhD requirements must be completed prior to commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years.

• Demonstrated oral and published written communication skills in English

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

• Preferred Experience:
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• 1 year experience with power flow solvers: power world, PSSE, MATPOWER, pandapower, or others.

• Familiarity with various power grid studies: load flow, arc flash, contingency analysis, or others.

• Experience automating simulations.

• Background in signal processing.

• 1 year proficiency in python or C programming.

• Good publication record.

• Job Information:
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• The target pay range for this position is $96,900 annually. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

• Benefits and Relocation

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• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match

• Paid time off (personal leave)

• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)

• Comprehensive Relocation Package

• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

/INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys 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 nations nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions./

/Growing INL: An Overview of New Facilities and Capabilities/

• INL Mission
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Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

• INL Vision
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Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

• Selective Service Requirements
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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 sss.gov.

• Equal Employment Opportunity
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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.

• Reasonable Accommodation
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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
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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.

• Job:
• Postdoc
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• Organization:
• National & Homeland Security (Dxxx)
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• Title:
• Electrical Engineering Postdoctoral Researcher
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• Location:
• ID-Idaho Falls
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• Requisition ID:
• 21855
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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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