Computational Geoscientist

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 3: Ph.D. in geosystems/petroleum/civil engineering or related field and 2 years relevant experience
• Level 4: Ph.D. in geosystems/petroleum/civil engineering or related field and 4 years relevant experience
• Background in theoretical and computational geomechanics.
• Domain knowledge in subsurface engineering (geothermal oil and gas carbon capture/sequestration)
• Strong coding experience with C Python and GPU acceleration
• English written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by peerreviewed publications and conference presentations

Desired Experience

• Understanding of subsurface physics including fluid flow multiphase flow heat transfer and geochemical.
• Experience using INLs Multiphysics ObjectOriented Simulation Environment (MOOSE) framework.
• Experience performing thermohydromechanical coupled simulations.
• Familiarity with the effects of geochemistry on thermohydromechanical properties of geologic systems.
• A background in poromechanics fracture mechanics or numerical methods related to modeling fractures.
• Strong publication record in high impact journals.
• Understanding of funding mechanism across relevant DOE offices (GTO FECM ARPAE).

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 $93204 $191076 / Level 4 $111888 $229284. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education relevant experience and other credentials.
• MultiLevel: This is a multilevel posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical Dental Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2 employer contribution and up to 4.8 match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors including employment status and position classification.

INL is a sciencebased applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energys mission in nuclear energy research science and national defense. With more than 5000 scientists researchers and support staff the laboratory works with national and international governments universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nations nuclear and renewable energy national security and environmental missions.

INL Mission
Our mission is to discover demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the worlds energy future and secure our nations critical infrastructure.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Subsurface Computational Scientist to join our team in the Geothermal Energy and Subsurface Systems group. Our team works a 9x80 schedule in Idaho Falls Idaho with every other Friday off.

You will report to the Group Lead. You will have a strong background in subsurface science engineering applied mathematics or a similar field with handson experience using INLs Multiphysics ObjectOriented Simulation Environment (MOOSE) framework. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop research proposals lead research programs enhance predictive capabilities and support a variety of subsurface energy and environmental applications. Proficiency in scientific programming and a commitment to advancing subsurface science are necessary for this role.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop support maintain and document advanced multiphysics analysis tools for use in specific technical subject areas.
• Implement models methods and verification/validation strategies for these tools.
• Perform computational studies to support assigned technical areas goals.
• Perform data collection analysis and assimilation.
• Participate in and potentially lead the design planning and of modeling and simulation related research and development projects.
• Represent the interests of INL through partnerships and connections with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) other U.S. national laboratories industry technology endusers and academia.
• Develop technical reports peerreviewed publications proposals and presentations for internal and external customers.
• Identify and develop new program opportunities.
• Establish and maintain uptodate knowledge in main technical areas.
• May lead computational multiphysics methods and code development software teams.
• Participate in professional activities university interactions special assignments and external special interest groups.
• Mentor interns and other staff members.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.