Postdoc: Advanced Alloy Processing in Metallurgy

Sandia Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a hands-on Postdoctoral Researcher to design, build, and operate custom high-temperature, vacuum, and inert-atmosphere systems for specialty alloys. You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and scientists to advance materials processing for defense and aerospace applications.

The role emphasizes experimental rig design, equipment commissioning, and rapid iteration of melt architectures with a focus on reliability and data quality.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering completed within the last five years.
• Strong foundation in chemical metallurgy and high temperature materials processing.
• Demonstrated research productivity (peer reviewed publications).
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate custom high temperature rigs and vacuum/inert gas systems for alloy processing.
• Design, build, and troubleshoot processing equipment and fixtures for experiments.
• Translate observations into process changes and document procedures with drawings and schematics.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and scientists across Sandia and partner organizations.

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Engineering

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a hands-on Postdoctoral Researcher to design, build, and operate custom high-temperature, vacuum, and inert-atmosphere systems for specialty alloys. You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and scientists to advance materials processing for defense and aerospace applications.

The role emphasizes experimental rig design, equipment commissioning, and rapid iteration of melt architectures with a focus on reliability and data quality.