Advanced Materials Processing - Postdoctoral Research Staff Member

Job description

We have multiple openings for postdoctoral researchers in our Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing Section. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists who design and test microarchitected metamaterials and formulate related feedstocks. Specifically, you will develop design tools, additive manufacturing techniques, two-photon lithography fabrication methods, and/or microscale analysis methods for lattices with microscale features. These positions are within the Materials Engineering Division (MED) of the Engineering Directorate. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. You will Conduct research and development in one or more of the following areas: architected materials, additive and advanced manufacturing, and microscale materials testing. Design, implement, and analyze techniques in one or more of these areas. Organize, analyze, and present research data. Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of research to address defined problems. Pursue independent, yet complementary, research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists both within and outside the Laboratory. Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals. Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars, and/or technical meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, polymer engineering, materials science, or a related field. Experience in one or more of the following areas: metamaterial design, additive manufacturing/3D printing, feedstock formulation and characterization, finite element analysis, and materials testing. Demonstrated ability to serve as an innovative experimentalist with broad experience in experimental design, techniques, and execution. Ability to develop independent research projects, as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications. Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information. Initiative, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Desired Qualifications Experience with analytical and computational modeling and simulation, as well as data analysis. Experience with materials characterization and mechanical testing, such as tensile and compression testing, three-point bending, rheometry, FTIR, DMA, DSC, and SEM/TEM. Experience with programming languages such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, and C/C++. Pay Range $122,028 - $143,328 Annually Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. 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