Mechanical Behavior of Materials Postdoc

Los Alamos National Laboratory, United States

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Job Title Mechanical Behavior of Materials Postdoc
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name MST-8/Structure/Property Relations
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What You Will Do
 

The Materials Science and Technology Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking a post-doctoral candidate in the area of mechanical behavior of materials, specifically related to structure-property relationship in additively manufactured materials.  A successful applicant will be expected to perform characterization and mechanical testing at various strain rates and decipher relationships between microstructure and properties as a function of build parameters in additive metals and alloys.  The candidate will work within an experimental and theoretical team of scientists as part of understanding relationships between material structure and performance.   A successful applicant will be expected to publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at well-known conferences.  A successful applicant will also be expected to work well in a team environment.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

 

Candidates with a strong background/experience in the following areas are invited to apply:


  • Basic Materials science knowledge with a focus on mechanical behavior of materials

  • Experience with performing hands on mechanical testing at quasi-static strain rates

  • Experience with analysis and interpretation of mechanical testing data

  • Experience with preparing metal samples for metallography

  • Experience with using a Scanning electron microscopy, electron back scatter diffraction to analyze material microstructure

  • Experience investigating structure-property relationships in materials

  • Ability to work independently and a strong publication record
 Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with investigating mechanical behavior of materials as a function of strain rate

  • Experience working with additively manufactured materials

Education:  A Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solid Mechanics or related fields is required.  The candidate must be within 5 years of completion of Ph.D. at time of being proposed for review by the committee, or will have completed all Ph. D. requirements by commencement of the appointment. Excellent written and communication skills in English are required. 

Note to Applicants:  To be fully considered for the position, please include a cover letter in which you detail how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable.  Regular post-doctoral appointments are for two years and are renewable for a third year. Outstanding candidates (with approximately 15 – 20 articles in reputable, peer-reviewed journals) may be eligible for a LANL Director's Fellowship.

For specific inquiries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Saryu Fensin ( [email protected] ).


Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§  PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

§  Dental and vision insurance

§  Free basic life and disability insurance

§  Paid maternity and parental leave

§  Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

§  Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

§  Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)

§  Onsite gyms and wellness programs

§  Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 .  Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States.  Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: A candidate with the ability to eventually obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance is required.  If eligible*, selected applicants will be subject to a Federal background investigation for access to classified matter.

 

*Eligibility requirements:  To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

 

 Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.  The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
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