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For more than seven decades, Idaho National Laboratory scientists and engineers have helped solve some of the nation’s most pressing energy, environment and national security challenges. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking candidates for Named Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Associate Appointments. These appointments are awarded to early career scientists and engineers who will help INL to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure. Candidates must have exceptional scientific records and potential for significant future achievements. Candidates come from a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to: nuclear engineering; other engineering disciplines; chemistry; physics; material science; computer science; mathematics; economics; and political science.
Named Distinguished Postdoctoral Research Associates receive up to two years of support for an independent research project with a possible one-year extension.
Named Distinguished Postdoctoral Associate Program
- Opportunity to develop and build independent research while helping advance INL, Department of Energy and national agendas for energy and security.
- Access to lab leadership and career-enhancing opportunities.
- Mentors include top INL researchers and leaders.
- A prestigious and competitively compensated position.
The application is open August 4, 2025 through November 12, 2025, with reviews and selections performed on an as-received basis.
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. in a discipline that clearly supports the INL mission, awarded prior to distinguished postdoctoral appointment and within the previous five years.
- Demonstrated record of scientific excellence.
- An independent research proposal.
- Sponsorship by an INL department (see below)
Applicants must identify an INL department to sponsor their application and obtain a letter of recommendation from this department. Here are some helpful tips to fulfill this requirement:
- Learn about our research programs and capabilities here https://inl.gov/research-programs/
- Identify relevant recent publications and the associated INL research authors Pure | The world’s leading RIMS or CRIS | Elsevier
- Network with researchers at professional conferences
- Leverage the professional networks of advisors, colleagues, and others
- If you need assistance identifying an INL sponsor or department, please contact our Recruiters: Thomas.Steele@inl.gov OR Kylee.Lindor@inl.gov
- Contact the INL Postdoc Office: postdocoffice@inl.gov
- Prior to contacting an INL sponsor, you must have a research summary prepared and ready to discuss. ****
- Research to be addressed
- Conjectures or hypotheses to be tested
- Proposed methods of investigation
- Guiding relevant theoretical frameworks
- Research schedule
- Major equipment needs and other necessary resources
- Proposed conferences and journal publications
Please submit the following materials:
- Letter of interest that details:
- Long-term professional goals
- Dates of availability
- Development goals that include descriptions of strengths and disciplinary areas for research
- Two pages maximum, 8.5-by-11- inch paper, single-sided
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts
- Abstract of doctoral dissertation
- Letter of recommendation from INL sponsor
- Two additional letters of recommendation (one preferred to be from Ph.D. advisor).
- Research proposal (see above)
Applications that do not follow all submission instructions may be deemed ineligible.
Finalists may be asked to provide additional information.
Job Information
- The target salary for this position is $114,600 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.
- 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 for 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
US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job
Postdoc
Organization
Laboratory Director (A0xx)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Aug 4, 2025, 5:14:09 PM
Unposting Date
Nov 13, 2025, 1:59:00 AM
RELOCATION
Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK
On-Site Worker
Federal Overtime Status
Exempt
Salary : $114,600
