Energy Supply Chain Postdoctoral Research Associate

at Battelle Energy Alliance dba Idaho National Labora in Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

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 Decision Sciences Department. Our team works a 980 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.

*Minimum Requirements: *

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Business or a related field.
• Ph.D. requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the past 5 years.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, mathematics, programming, systems modeling or other quantitative field that can be used in operations research, management science and supply