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Location: ID
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Job Description
As part of Idaho National Laboratory’s legacy of innovation, you’ll drive cutting-edge research that shapes the future of energy and national security by uncovering insights into our planet’s complex systems. Your work will directly support groundbreaking advancements in nuclear energy, infrastructure resilience, and space exploration, reinforcing INL’s role as America’s leading nuclear and technology lab. With each discovery, you’ll contribute to solutions that power nations, secure critical systems, and expand human knowledge. Join a team of pioneers where your expertise fuels transformative progress for the country.
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Geoscientist to work in our Geothermal Energy and Subsurface Systems group. Our team works a 9×80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.
We are seeking a mid-career Geoscientis to join our team in the Geothermal Energy and Subsurface Systems group. In this role you will be contributing to subsurface research programs focused on geothermal energy development, as well as critical minerals recovery, geologic hydrogen, and subsurface energy storage. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop research proposals, lead research programs, and conduct field sampling and laboratory analysis campaigns. Excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to advancing subsurface science are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with and lead other researchers on research projects incorporating field, lab, and computational elements.
Collaborate with and lead other researchers in writing grant proposals for external funding opportunities.
Publish research in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present findings at conferences and workshops.
Required Qualifications
Level 3: MS + 2 years of relevant experience or PhD + 2 years of relevant experience in geology/geochemistry/earth science or related field.
Level 4: MS + 6 years of relevant experience or PhD + 4 years of relevant experience in geology/geochemistry/earth science or related field
Experience leading research teams.
Experience writing competitive research proposals
Good written communication skills in English as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
Preferred Qualifications
Background in subsurface energy systems, e.g., geothermal energy, subsurface energy storage
Hands-on experience collecting rock/fluid/gas field samples
Experience designing and implementing geoscience experiments
Strong publication record in high impact journals
Understanding of funding mechanism across relevant DOE offices (HGEO, CMEI, ARPA-E)
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or bend, in an office, laboratory, or field environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to use a keyboard and mouse/trackball, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job may require operation of job-related laboratory and field equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Information
The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($ 95,256 – $195,288 ) / Level 4 ($ 114,360 – $234,336 ). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
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Benefits and Relocation
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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
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