Postdoctoral Fellow: High-Temp Ceramic Materials & Sintering

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science and Ceramics to lead design, synthesis, microstructure characterization, and property evaluation of high-temperature non-oxide ceramic materials. The role involves advancing materials for harsh environments, collaborating across disciplines, and presenting findings at conferences.

The candidate will work within the Materials Properties and Performance group on processing optimization, powder synthesis techniques, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline.
• Must complete PhD by commencement and within the previous 5 years of graduation.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain DOE Q clearance is required.
• Experience with ceramic materials, ceramic processing, sintering, and complex phase diagrams.
• Experience with materials performance under extreme environments and microstructure characterization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on research in ceramic materials design, synthesis, and characterization.
• Project management support for projects with tight timelines.
• Characterize data using SEM, TEM, XRD, and mechanical testing and interpret results.
• Develop models to understand sintering behavior and mechanism of formation in materials.
• Collaborate with INL researchers and external partners to advance field-assisted sintering for harsh environments.
• Publish research findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to research proposals and project reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

English fluency

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science and Ceramics to lead design, synthesis, microstructure characterization, and property evaluation of high-temperature non-oxide ceramic materials. The role involves advancing materials for harsh environments, collaborating across disciplines, and presenting findings at conferences.

The candidate will work within the Materials Properties and Performance group on processing optimization, powder synthesis techniques, and