Job Description

Talent Bridge: Nuclear Scientist

Location: Research Engineering Campus

Schedule: 9X80's with every other Friday off

Program Duration: 12 months, with a potential 1-year extension.

Idaho National Laboratory seeks Nuclear Scientists to advance the future of nuclear energy through innovative research and the development of next-generation reactor systems. In this role, you will apply advanced nuclear engineering principles, theories, and design methodologies to develop, validate, and document complex engineering designs that meet rigorous technical, regulatory, and safety requirements.
You will perform integrated analyses that support storage, disposal, and facility safety objectives, and you will defend analytical approaches and results during formal reviews. The role includes developing and refining physics-based mathematical models and analysis methods to support experimental and programmatic needs.
As part of INL's scientific community, you will prepare high-quality technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, represent programs through technical presentations and conference participation, and contribute to ongoing professional development activities that strengthen the laboratory's research capabilities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced nuclear engineering design principles, theories, and concepts.
• Use best practices in design methodologies to develop and validate designs.
• Document designs to ensure conformance with requirements and standards.
• Perform integrated analyses to meet, storage, disposal, and facility safety requirements.
• Defend analytical methods and results in reviews.
• Develop and improve physics-based mathematical models and analysis methods.
• Prepare reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Represent programs through technical presentations and at conferences.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Required:

• To qualify, you must have completed your Bachelor's degree in physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics or a closely related field within the last 12 months from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in theoretical nuclear modeling.
• Exposure to nuclear reactor systems and safety analysis

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in nuclear reactor physics, and analysis tools/methods.
• Experience with MOOSE or similar system codes

Application Requirements:

• Current Resume or CV; Proof of Graduation (diploma or unofficial transcript accepted)

Program Benefits:

• Mentored environment, professional development opportunities, accelerated knowledge transfer from retiring staff

Review and Evaluation:

• Reviews at 3, 6, and 9 months. At the 6-month review, next steps are discussed (full-time transition, additional education, other opportunities

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Information:

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Scientist to work on our Reactor Technology & Integration team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research Engineering Campus with every other Friday off.

The pay range for this position is $83,964 - $90,948. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.