Job Description
Job Description
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Materials Science Postdoctoral Researcher to work in our Energy Storage & Technology department reporting to the Project Investigator. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. You will help advance and develop new additive manufacturing methodologies to produce architected metals, oxides, and high entropy materials. To achieve this goal, you will combine knowledge of solution-based synthesis, solid-state metal and ceramic materials processing, and resin-based 3D printing technologies. Working as part of a diverse team you will communicate results, grow new ideas and identify future technology gaps. Responsibilities Include:
- Research and evaluate the properties and behavior of materials as affected by the composition, treatment, manufacture, and conditions of use.
- Develop new uses for known materials, work with composite materials, or you may specialize in new materials development.
- Conduct experiments concerned with physical characteristics, mechanical properties, and processing of materials to develop and/or understand new applications, ceramics, metal alloys, processes, and methods of fabrication.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements: - PhD in materials science and engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, applied physics, mechanical engineering. PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years.
- Strong hands-on experimental skills for materials design, synthesis, and characterization.
- Strong experience in synthesis of inorganic materials such as: solution synthesis, sol-gel synthesis, hydrothermal synthesis, co-precipitation, or solid-state synthesis
- Experience in materials characterization including: X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), inductively coupled plasma (ICP), X-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS)
- Strong written and verbal communication. You will work in a versatile and highly collaborative research environment where publication and team work are critical.
- Track-record of publishing research articles in respected peer-reviewed journals in the position's research area.
- Well versed in scientific work, including formulation of research plans, designing experiments, data analysis, formulation of conclusions and manuscript writing.
Desired Requirements: - Research experience related to additive manufacturing, including: digital light processing, stereolithography 3D printing, direct ink-writing, binder-jetting, laser metal deposition and relatable expertise.
- Experience developing 3D printing resin or slurry for tape-casting.
- Research experience in high entropy alloys or oxides: structural and composition characterization, microstructural analysis, mechanical property testing
- Knowledge in reaction pathways during materials synthesis, such as nucleation and growth, phase transformation, chemical state transition, and redox reactions
Job Information: - The target salary for this position is $96,900. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
- TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
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 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 5,800 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 nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.
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