What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Economics Postdoctoral Research Associate position at Idaho National Laboratory?
The Decision Sciences Department at Idaho National Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with a strong background in economics and specialization in the areas of finance and firm decision-making. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research to enable more robust decision making related to U.S. energy system transformation.
You will work in a multidisciplinary team applying advanced modeling techniques to address topics in nuclear energy, energy supply chains, critical materials, and critical infrastructure. The role integrates financial and risk analysis with systems modeling to support strategic decision-making and policy evaluation.
Responsibilities Include
The pay range for this position is $101,196.00 Annually. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Relocation
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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 world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.
Primary Location
US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job
Postdoc
Organization
Energy & Environment Science & Technology (Bxxx)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Dec 12, 2025, 10:36:54 AM
Unposting Date
Dec 19, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
RELOCATION
Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK
On-Site Worker
You will work in a multidisciplinary team applying advanced modeling techniques to address topics in nuclear energy, energy supply chains, critical materials, and critical infrastructure. The role integrates financial and risk analysis with systems modeling to support strategic decision-making and policy evaluation.
Responsibilities Include
- Conduct financial and risk analysis to assess market trends, pricing strategies, and investment opportunities in supply chain systems.
- Develop and apply economic models to forecast market behavior and evaluate policy impacts.
- Collaborate with researchers across disciplines to integrate economic insights into technical models.
- Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and stakeholder presentations.
- Support proposal development and project planning.
- Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or a related field (completed within the past 5 years).
- Demonstrated proficiency conducting quantitative analysis, statistics, and programming (Python, R, Excel, or other language).
- Experience in financial economics, industrial organization, or techno-economic assessment.
- Strong communication skills and a developing publication record.
- Familiarity with energy market structures and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience with machine learning tools.
The pay range for this position is $101,196.00 Annually. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, and work in an office and laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Relocation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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 world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.
Primary Location
US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job
Postdoc
Organization
Energy & Environment Science & Technology (Bxxx)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Dec 12, 2025, 10:36:54 AM
Unposting Date
Dec 19, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
RELOCATION
Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK
On-Site Worker
Salary : $101,196