Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL) Geothermal Energy and Subsurface Systems Group (GESS) in the Power and Energy Systems Department seeks a colleague with interests in modeling and simulating field-scale geochemical processes to lead and contribute to cutting edge research increasing the understanding of and enabling the implementation of net-zero carbon energy strategies in the areas of geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, and hydrogen storage. As a member of the GESS you will have access to the world class collaborators and computing resources of the INL’s Center for Collaborative Computing as well as the laboratory facilities of the multi-institutional Center for Advance Energy Studies. This team works a hybrid 9x80 schedule with alternating Fridays off. This position will involve some travel and may include occasional work outside normal office hours.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of novel solutions to geochemical related research projects, including modeling and simulation, and field and lab research.
• Independently identify, collect, and analyze data from research experiments, field observations, scientific literature, and numerical models.
• Prepare peer-reviewed and conference publications, technical reports, and proposals for internally and externally funded work.
• Lead programmatic and technical presentations to sponsors and peers at conferences, symposia, national technical meetings, and project evaluations with program sponsors.
• Contribute to the development of program plans and identify concepts for new business and assist in their development.
• Interface and develop relationships with federal government sponsors, other national laboratories, and industry to expand the group’s research portfolio with new and existing sponsors.
• Mentor junior research staff and interns regarding technical knowledge and conduct of research.
• Maintain currency in knowledge, techniques, and capabilities commensurate with technology advancement in relevant fields.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD + 3 years of experience or MS + 5 years of experience in geosciences or engineering (environmental/chemical/civil/mechanical) or a similar field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and written communication skills in English
• Strong research and analytical skills applying geochemical models to resolve H2, CO2, and geothermal research questions.
• Ability to integrate field observations and laboratory data into a modeling system to ensure that the model solution solves real world, field-scale subsurface problems.
• Have a publication record and experience writing competitive research proposals.

Preferred Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to organize research activities and build multi-disciplinary teams consisting of internal and external (other national laboratories, universities, industry) members
• Relevant research accomplishments documented by publications in scientific literature
• Experience leading field-scale geoscience research projects
• Strong customer interaction and presentation skills

Job Information

• Salary Grade PR0300: 220 ($107,520 - $177,336) / Salary Grade PR0400: 230 ($121,212 - $206,232)
• Chosen applicants are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting, and the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

INL Overview

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