Geoscientist

Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Geoscientist to contribute to energy and environmental research, focusing on areas like geothermal systems and carbon capture. Responsibilities include data analysis, project management, mentoring, and collaboration with various stakeholders. A PhD in a relevant field is required. The position offers a 9x80 work schedule and benefits including medical, dental, and a relocation package, but is based in Idaho Falls, ID, indicating it is not remote.
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Geoscientist to work on our team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls, Idaho facility with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities Include:
• Contribute to energy and environment research particularly in the areas of the energy-water nexus; geothermal
systems and energy; carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration; and subsurface hydrogen storage and
retrieval.
• Apply scientific research principles in data collection, computer modeling, and systems analysis to deliver
program results and meet program milestones.
• Perform basic calculations to analyze and evaluate geological properties associated with the movement, heat
transfer, water transport, and solid mechanics of geological systems.
• Identify, collect, and analyze data from laboratory experiments, field experiments, and numerical models.
• Provide solutions to technical problems and recommendations for improvements in research practices and
contribute to the development of new concepts and techniques.
• Extract and compile technical data and documentation, and contribute to technical reports, publications, and
presentations at national technical meetings and project reviews with program sponsors.
• Define and execute project activities, including effective project closeout. Ensure work scope is executed safely
and securely and within budget and schedule. Some travel and off-hour support may be necessary, dictated by
customer needs and set milestones.
• Contribute to the development of program plans. Identify concepts for new business and assist in their
development. Interface with existing customers to maintain the existing business base.
• Support management and program leadership in meeting DOE/industry expectations, milestones, and
deliverables, and INL internal reporting metrics.
• Interface and develop relations with other labs, academia, and industry related to area of expertise.
• Build effective multidisciplinary teams across technical disciplines. Lead and/or contribute to proposal
development teams consisting of internal and external collaborators.
• Mentor junior staff, post-doctoral staff, interns, and subcontractors with an emphasis on developing the next
generation of laboratory staff.
• Lead by example, promote a culture of excellence in safety, environmental compliance, and security. Proactively
identify training requirements and stay current in training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
• PhD in Engineering, Geosciences, Mathematics or comparable disciplines.
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong foundation in modeling and simulation.
• Proven track record of research and publication in relevant areas.
• Demonstrated oral and published written communication skills in English.

Job Information:
• The pay range for this position is $77,628 min - $159,228 max. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

Benefits and Relocation
• 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 Energy’s 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 nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

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