Metallurgy Postdoc: Processing & Property Insights

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physical Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field to advance processing–microstructure–property relationships in metallic materials. The role focuses on experimental research and collaboration within the Irradiated fuels and Materials Department.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD completed within the last five years, has strong microstructure characterization skills

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Physical Metallurgy, or closely related field.
• PhD must be completed within the last five years before appointment.
• Strong background in physical metallurgy and metallic materials.
• Experience with SEM/TEM/EBSD/EDS for microstructure.
• Experience in mechanical property testing and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on processing–microstructure–property relationships in metallic materials.
• Plan and execute experiments using advanced materials processing techniques.
• Perform comprehensive microstructural characterization and mechanical testing.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and publish findings.
• Document activities through technical reports and peer‑reviewed papers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to new proposals.

Skills

Microstructure characterization

Mechanical testing

SEM/TEM/EBSD/EDS

CALPHAD Thermo-Calc

Advanced manufacturing methods

Data analysis

English communication

Education

PhD in Materials Science or closely related

Tools

SEM

TEM

EBSD

EDS

Thermo-Calc

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physical Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a closely related field to advance processing–microstructure–property relationships in metallic materials. The role focuses on experimental research and collaboration within the Irradiated fuels and Materials Department.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD completed within the last five years, has strong microstructure characterization skills