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Instrumentation and Control Engineering Postdoctoral Research Associate in Digital Nuclear Plant Technologies Idaho National Laboratory in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
This is a full-time, regular postdoctoral research position with a stated annual salary of $105,144. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) arrangement for postdoctoral positions, paid personal leave, a possible employee education program, and a comprehensive relocation package. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status and position classification.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
United States
University
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Instrumentation and Control Engineering for the Department of Plant Optimization in Idaho Falls, United States.
The research supports the introduction of digital technologies into the commercial nuclear power sector. The project contributes to the transition from labor-intensive plant operation and maintenance toward a human-led, digital and automation-centric model. Research areas include digital instrumentation and control, programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, field-programmable gate arrays, embedded digital devices, industrial communication networks, digital system architectures, and experimental testbeds integrating hardware and software.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to interdisciplinary research and development activities under the direction of project managers, principal investigators, and team members. The role offers opportunities to develop innovative approaches for nuclear plant technologies, digital-system reliability, cybersecurity, safety-critical systems, machine learning, large language models, robotics, computer vision, and vision-language models.
Work will include independent and collaborative technical contributions, scientific manuscript preparation, milestone reporting, and presentations at conferences and meetings. The researcher will join INL, a science-based applied engineering national laboratory working across nuclear energy, clean energy, and critical infrastructure research.
The position is based at the Idaho Falls facility and follows a 9x80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
Funding details
This is a full-time, regular postdoctoral research position with a stated annual salary of $105,144. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) arrangement for postdoctoral positions, paid personal leave, a possible employee education program, and a comprehensive relocation package. Benefit eligibility depends on employment status and position classification.
What's required
PhD in electrical, mechanical, or nuclear engineering, or a comparable discipline, completed by the appointment start date and within the previous five years. Applicants must demonstrate strong oral and published written communication skills in English and experience in one or more relevant areas, including digital instrumentation and control systems; programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, field-programmable gate arrays, embedded digital devices, or industrial communication networks; experimental testbed development integrating digital hardware and software; digital system architectures and failure-mode analysis; and proficiency with programming or engineering-analysis tools such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or LabVIEW. Preferred experience includes software or systems development life-cycle activities, digital-system reliability and cybersecurity, safety-related systems in nuclear or other safety-critical facilities, machine learning and large language models, robotics, computer vision, or vision-language models. Applicants should provide a resume and answer all application questions. Eligibility and visa restrictions may apply, including no sponsorship by BEA for H-1B visas obtained outside the United States.
How to apply
Apply through the INL Professional Careers portal using the Apply Now link. Submit a resume and answer all questions on the application screens; incomplete applications may be deemed ineligible.
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