Postdoc: Additive Metallurgy for Refractory Alloys

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to explore the metallurgy of additively manufactured refractory alloys. The work combines experimental metallography, advanced characterization, and computational modeling to support the nation’s defense and fusion energy programs at SRNL in Aiken, SC.

The selected candidate will publish in top journals, present at conferences, and collaborate with the Plutonium Technology Division.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, materials science, or related field (within last 36 months).
• Experience with additive manufacturing methods is preferred.
• Experience with AI/ML algorithms or data-driven materials discovery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare additively manufactured specimens for metallurgical analysis and mechanical evaluation.
• Conduct detailed metallographical analyses using advanced characterization techniques.
• Dissemination of research at national and international conferences
• Preparation and Publication of Peer-Reviewed Scientific Manuscripts

Skills

Additive manufacturing

AI/ML

Computational modeling

Education

PhD in chemistry or materials science (within 36 months)

Tools

ThermoCalc

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to explore the metallurgy of additively manufactured refractory alloys. The work combines experimental metallography, advanced characterization, and computational modeling to support the nation’s defense and fusion energy programs at SRNL in Aiken, SC.

The selected candidate will publish in top journals, present at conferences, and collaborate with the Plutonium Technology Division.