Postdoc: Materials for Harsh Environments & Modeling

Battelle Energy Alliance; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer contribution

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle Energy Alliance at Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in materials science and engineering. The role focuses on materials performance, processing-informed science, and design of materials for harsh environments, with a 9x80 schedule at the Idaho Falls facility.

You will integrate modeling with experimental work, work across disciplines, and contribute to publications and proposals in a collaborative national lab setting.

Qualifications

• PhD required and completed by appointment start date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in materials and manufacturing.
• Provide project management support for projects with compressed timelines.
• Characterize and interpret data from materials using SEM, TEM, XRD and mechanical testing.
• Analyze experimental data and develop models for sintering behavior and formation mechanisms.
• Collaborate with INL researchers and external partners to advance field-assisted sintering.
• Prepare and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to preparation of research proposals and project reports.

Skills

Hands-on experimental research

Advanced data analytics software

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Problem solving

Familiarity with advanced character.

Education

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Metallurgy

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

Job description

Battelle Energy Alliance at Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in materials science and engineering. The role focuses on materials performance, processing-informed science, and design of materials for harsh environments, with a 9x80 schedule at the Idaho Falls facility.

You will integrate modeling with experimental work, work across disciplines, and contribute to publications and proposals in a collaborative national lab setting.