Eisenhower Post-Doctoral Fellow

227 Gateway Drive

Aiken, SC

29803

Please note due to the nature of the research at Savannah River National Laboratory, only US Citizens can be considered for the 1-3 year Eisenhower Post-Doctoral Fellow position.

Required at time of application submission: 1) detailed resume/CV that includes all relevant achievements and activities, 2) a research proposal (up to five pages) aligned with SRNL’s core competencies or missions, and 3) a minimum of three references sent to Eisenhower@srnl.doe.gov.

Please contact Eisenhower@srnl.doe.gov for information related to the proposal expectations.

06-Mar-2020

Eisenhower Post-Doc Fellow

National Laboratory

5073BR

Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying

state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex

technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s

(DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS), the laboratory develops and deploys innovative

technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national

security challenges.

Currently, SRNL is in a position to host a Dwight D. Eisenhower Post-Doctoral Fellow

to work in the arena of solving complex energy and national defense challenges and is

seeking the most qualified, forward-looking individuals in the field to apply for this

prestigious position.

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for

pioneering researchers focused on expanding the boundaries of science and

engineering. SRNL seeks exceptional candidates who must be able to demonstrate

their scientific productivity through peer-reviewed publications and advanced research

approaches to complex problems.

Join a team that is dedicated to scientific discovery and its application to some of the

most challenging problems facing our nation.

Successful candidates will have critical thinking skills, data analysis skills and a

demonstrated ability to explore innovative scientific concepts. Candidates must be

capable of scoping technical tasks and developing creative solutions. Candidates are

also expected to effectively communicate technical results and show potential to

generate novel ideas and convert them into future programs. Successful candidates

will be challenged to reexamine and push the norms, explore the unknown, and create

new discoveries.

Position is open to candidates with PhD degrees (obtained within the last 24 months) in fundamental sciences or engineering. PhD students with expected completion dates within the next 12 months will be considered with documented proof of status from the educational institution.

Understands and applies advanced knowledge of discipline's standard theories, concepts, principles and techniques; has working knowledge of standard engineering/scientific practices and applications.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Candidates are expected to have demonstrated expertise in their field (e.g., invited presentations, book chapters, awards) and have, at minimum, one first author manuscript published in a highly regarded peer-reviewed journal.

Required at time of application submission: 1) detailed resume/CV that includes all relevant achievements and activities, 2) a research proposal (up to five pages) aligned with SRNL’s core competencies or missions, and 3) a minimum of three references sent to Eisenhower@srnl.doe.gov.

Interested applicants are encouraged to request a proposal form at Eisenhower@srnl.doe.gov.

Deliver Results

Understand job responsibilities and be accountable for results.

Meet goals and strive for customer satisfaction and corporate success.

Make sound workplace and business decisions.

Keep commitments and promises.

Plan work in a responsible manner, balancing company goals vs. schedule, budget, safety and resources.

Elevate issues early to avoid surprises.

Model Excellence

Behave in a professional manner demonstrating integrity, ethics, and a high standard of values.

Deliver your work with pride and ownership.

Respect others’ knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Seek to appropriately identify and resolve challenges.

Work to make the organization, company, and mission more successful.

Apply Continuous Improvement processes to work scopes to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.

Strive to exceed expectations in task completion.

Embrace the company’s culture of service, excellence, and stewardship.

Take personal responsibility to care for equipment and resources.

Adhere to conduct of operations principles.

Shape the Future

Adapt and perform consistently under changing requirements and dynamic work situations.

Take initiative to offer or try a new approach to make the team and the company more successful.

Foster business success by offering and supporting different perspectives.

Continuously improve in job performance.

Take on stretch or rotational assignments to support company initiatives and achieve self development.

Build Relationships

Build and maintain good working relationships with everyone.

Maintain a customer-focused attitude and strive to satisfy the customer.

Communicate in a clear, respectful manner with everyone. Publicly recognize others for a job well done.

Provide open and timely feedback regarding meeting and delivering commitments.