Postdoc Research Associate-Computational Scientist

The Hydrogen Isotope Science Group at SRNL is seeking a Post-Doctoral Scientist with strong background in computational materials simulation, process-structure-property relationships, and modeling of unit operations for hydrogen isotope processing and fusion energy applications.

Requirements

• Work under guidance of research advisor advancing projects and novel concepts within the Tritium Technology Division.
• Develop computational models for hydrogen isotope processing systems
• Perform physics-based modeling of material under extreme conditions, involving radiation, high temperatures, and magnetic fields.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across different organizations.
• Employ advanced computational methods such as molecular dynamics (MD), Monte Carlo, and finite element analysis (FEA), applied mathematical modeling and statistics to address hydrogen isotope processing and fusion energy challenges.
• Present findings as applicable to internal or external stakeholders, including technical conferences, business meetings and peer-reviewed publications.

Benefits

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan