Postdoc: High-Temp Materials & Reliability Modeling

Argonne National Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 72,879 - 121,465; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative scientific environment

Job summary

The Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to develop design methods and models for high-temperature structural materials. The role requires a PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field and involves collaboration on reliability prediction for energy systems.

Located on-site in Lemont, Illinois, this full-time position includes a salary range of $72,879 to $121,465 depending on qualifications. Candidates will contribute to research publications and presentations at technical conferences.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within last 0-5 years).
• Experience with finite element simulations.
• Knowledge of engineering design codes and high temperature materials.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop design methods for high-temperature materials.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance reliability prediction methods.
• Contribute to technical reports and present findings.

Skills

Finite element simulations

Creep crack growth knowledge

Engineering design codes knowledge

Python coding

Oral and written communication skills

Education

Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

MOOSE finite element simulation framework

Job description

The Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee to develop design methods and models for high-temperature structural materials. The role requires a PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field and involves collaboration on reliability prediction for energy systems.

Located on-site in Lemont, Illinois, this full-time position includes a salary range of $72,879 to $121,465 depending on qualifications. Candidates will contribute to research publications and presentations at technical conferences.