Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a well-qualified Postdoctoral Associate in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Business or a related field for the Systems Analyses and Engineering Department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. You will report to your group lead and department manager. You will have a demonstrated proficiency in statistics, mathematics, programming (Python, Java), systems modeling (system dynamics, agent-based modeling) or other quantitative fields that can be used in operations research, management science and supply chain modeling. Responsibilities Include: - Work in a multi-disciplinary team using a wide range of modeling tools and approaches to solve problems across bioenergy, electric vehicle, batteries, supply chain resilience and manufacturing. - Help develop current and new projects at the INL using computational approaches including discrete event simulation, system dynamics and agent-based modeling. These computational and analysis resources include development and deployment of high-performance computing solutions, analysis tools, web-based software, and database interface solutions to enhance model platforms and frameworks for both internal and external collaborators. - Support INL leadership in meeting Department of Energy and industry expectations and deliverables, and INL internal reporting metrics. - Be a strong asset to our interdisciplinary R&D team and work both alone and as a team member. - Must be self-motivated but also take direction from other team members and peers while consistently accomplishing scope within cost and schedule. - Contributing to the external technical reputation of INL through major contributions to presentations, reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, invention disclosures, and other professional activities.
