Job Title:
Nuclear Used Fuels & High-Level Waste Management Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Location:
Charlotte, NC

Job Summary and Description:

The nuclear power life cycle includes the need for safe, cost-effective management of used fuel and high-level waste (HLW).

The Used Fuel and High-Level Waste Management (UF&HLW) program examines complex scientific and technical issues affecting used fuel and HLW management, including wet and dry storage, used fuel interim and long-term storage, and used fuel transportation. Research related to these issues informs industry, regulatory, and national/international decisions on waste management, supports safe long-term storage of used fuel and associated components, establishes the technical bases for storage and transportation of high-burnup used fuel, encourages collaboration to identify and fill gaps in knowledge and technology, and provides insight into technical advances required to develop an integrated waste management solution.

This position will be responsible for significant work for the Used Fuel and High-Level Waste area to the benefit of the worldwide nuclear industry. Research activities related to neutron absorber materials, criticality prevention, used nuclear fuel decay heat, and dry fuel storage optimization or aging management.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide imaginative, thorough scientific solutions to a wide range of complex and challenging problems
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative team, interacting with subject matter experts, project support groups, subcontractors, vendors and customers as appropriate on assigned projects to achieve successful outcomes
• Lead or contributes to the production of technical reports, scientific and technical products, and journal papers in support of subject matter experts and project managers
• Work closely under the mentorship of a supervisor but also have opportunities for leadership development

Education:

• A PhD in technical, scientific, or engineering field obtained within 2 years of appointment

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete milestones and deliverables
• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking skills, data analysis skills and a demonstrated ability to integrate these skills into effective experimental design, execution and reporting
• Ability to scope technical tasks and develop creative solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly define and articulate both objectives and outcomes of their research
• A demonstrated capacity for advanced research approaches to solve complex problems

Ideal Candidate:

• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools - SCALE, MCNP, ORIGEN
• Programming skills for data analysis
• Problem solving capability - desire and methodology
• Experimental background (desired)
• Materials or neutronics background (desired)

Appointment Terms:

• This is a full time, 1-year, postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• Full benefit package provided.
• Successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States through the full duration of the appointment.

The salary range for this position is $69,350 USD to $80,420 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

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