Postdoc: Multiscale Solid Mechanics for Digital Cert

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement plans

Flexible work hours

On-site fitness facilities

Generous vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Solid Mechanics. Responsibilities include developing probabilistic life-framing frameworks for high-temperature alloys, collaborating with research staff, and presenting findings at conferences.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in materials science or mechanical engineering, experience with nonlinear models in finite-element codes, and a passion for working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Expected to develop and implement nonlinear constitutive models in finite-element codes.
• Strong background in mechanical behavior of materials is essential.
• Experience with multiscale modeling and probabilistic life-analysis approaches.

Responsibilities

• Present and report research results at workshops and conferences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support certification efforts.
• Implement crystal plasticity constitutive models for alloys.

Skills

Multiscale modeling

Nonlinear constitutive models

Mechanical behavior of materials

Finite-element codes

Crystal plasticity

Education

Ph.D. in materials science, mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

MOOSE

DAMASK

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Solid Mechanics. Responsibilities include developing probabilistic life-framing frameworks for high-temperature alloys, collaborating with research staff, and presenting findings at conferences.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in materials science or mechanical engineering, experience with nonlinear models in finite-element codes, and a passion for working in a multidisciplinary environment.