Ceramic Materials Postdoc: High-Temp Ceramics & Sintering

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education program

Relocation package

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher with Materials Science/Ceramics experience to lead design, synthesis, microstructure characterization, and properties evaluation of high-temperature non-oxide ceramics. The role focuses on processing optimization, phase transformations, and advanced testing in harsh environments.

You will work in the Advance Manufacturing Group with a 9x80 schedule at Idaho Falls.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• PhD requirements completed by appointment and within 5 years of graduation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance (US Citizenship).
• Knowledge of ceramic materials, ceramic processing, sintering, and phase diagrams.
• Experience with microstructure characterization and materials performance under extreme environments.
• Publications in high-impact journals with microstructure focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on research in ceramic materials processing, microstructure development, and properties evaluation.
• Provide project management support for time-constrained studies.
• Characterize data using SEM, TEM, XRD, and mechanical testing and interpret results.
• Develop models for sintering behavior and microstructure formation.
• Collaborate with INL researchers and external partners to advance material technologies.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to research proposals and project reports.

Skills

Materials Science

Ceramics

Microstructure characterization

Mechanical properties

Thermodynamic calculations

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

Spark plasma sintering

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher with Materials Science/Ceramics experience to lead design, synthesis, microstructure characterization, and properties evaluation of high-temperature non-oxide ceramics. The role focuses on processing optimization, phase transformations, and advanced testing in harsh environments.

You will work in the Advance Manufacturing Group with a 9x80 schedule at Idaho Falls.