Ames National Laboratory Scientist I

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Posted: 01-May-24

Location: Ames, Iowa

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: R14597

Position Title:
Ames National Laboratory Scientist I

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Postdoctoral experience in developing novel approaches to synthesis of magnetic materials in powder forms.
Experience in synthesis and characterization of rare earth permanent magnet powders.
Experience in consolidation of magnetic powders and permanent magnet fabrication.
Demonstrated expertise in mechanochemical, reduction-diffusion, and gas-solid reaction syntheses of permanent magnet powders.
Experience in X-ray powder diffraction, measurements of magnetic properties, and other common materials characterization techniques, such as differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry, scanning electron microscopy, etc.
Experience in handling toxic and hazardous chemicals and gases (like NH3 and H2), including flammable and pyrophoric substances.
Experience in creation of presentations, drafting of progress reports, and presentation of results at scientific meetings.
Experience in drafting research proposals for new funding opportunities.
Demonstrated publication record, including in high-impact journals and patents.
Prior experience working closely with and mentoring research staff.

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

The Critical Materials Innovation Hub at Ames National Laboratory is seeking an Ames Laboratory Scientist I to perform research related to synthesis and characterization of rare-earth-element and/or critical-element-free alloy powders and their consolidation into high energy density permanent magnets. This position will be filled at the Ames Laboratory Scientist I level. Ames National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funded national laboratory operated through contractual agreement with Iowa State University.

The Ames Laboratory Scientist I will perform experimental research to develop new chemistries and methods for effective and scalable synthesis of micron- and submicron-scale magnetic powders with the focus on mechanochemical, reduction-diffusion, and gas-solid reactions. The individual in this position will be responsible for generating research ideas, planning, and performing relevant experiments to establish and correlate atomic-, nano- and microscopic-scale structures with intrinsic magnetic properties of the powders, based on which the incumbent will develop and experimentally validate approaches to maximize intrinsic coercivity, saturation magnetization and remanence, and maximum energy product of the powders. The experimental planning and analyses of the results will be conducted in collaboration with Principal Investigators with minimal supervision. In collaboration with other researchers across the Critical Materials Innovation Hub, Ames Laboratory Scientist I will develop methods for low/moderate-temperature consolidation of the powders into nearly fully dense, anisotropic permanent magnets. Examples of materials in focus include iron-nitride, samarium-iron-nitride-based, and neodymium-iron-boron-based chemistries. The experimental procedures include mechanical alloying and mechanochemical processing, high-temperature annealing and sintering, gas-solid reactions in controlled atmosphere with reactive gases like NH3, H2, N2, and their mixtures. Analytical techniques include the ability to operate and interpret the results from X-ray diffractometer, SQUID and vibrating sample magnetometers, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimeters, thermogravimetric analysis instruments.

This position requires the incumbent to provide day-to-day supervision of postdoctoral researchers, technologists, and graduate/undergraduate research assistants; provide daily oversight of the equipment and laboratory spaces. The incumbent will perform day-to-day tasks on operation and troubleshooting equipment to ensure continued functional availability and performance; will train and support equipment users and provide oversight for laboratory hygiene and safety policies; will assist in maintaining chemical inventory for the group. Additionally, the Ames Laboratory Scientist I will assist in writing scientific publications, patents, project reports, and research proposals; will present research results at the group meetings, focus area and annual CMI meetings, and other professional meetings; will evaluate current laboratory procedures/processes, develop new research activities and standard operating procedures (SOPs). This position involves multiple tasks and implies the ability to prioritize tasks and complete them efficiently and in a timely manner. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Thus, the incumbent must possess the ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse set of staff including Principal Investigators, staff scientists, postdoctoral researchers, technologists, graduate/undergraduate research assistants. The ability to learn new skills related to the technologies integral to materials research is important for success in this position.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS810

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:
April 30, 2024

Posting Close Date:
May 7, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14597

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