Postdoctoral Researcher: High-Temp Alloys & Microstructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Relocation Assistance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on alloy design, processing, and microstructural characterization of high-temperature alloys. The role involves materials processing, SEM/EBSD analysis, and mechanical testing to inform nuclear and space applications.

Applicants should have a PhD in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering, hands-on SEM/EBSD experience, and a strong record of publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related field (completed within last 5 years).
• Hands-on SEM/EBSD and microstructural characterization experience.
• Understanding of processing techniques and their impact on microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop fabrication processes for novel high-temperature materials.
• Characterize microstructure and correlate with processing and mechanical properties.
• Collaborate with ORNL scientists in alloy development, processing, and testing.
• Present, report, and publish results per sponsor requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environment, and quality standards.

Skills

Microscopy techniques

Materials processing

Collaboration

Publications

Education

PhD in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD)

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Atom Probe Tomography (APT)

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on alloy design, processing, and microstructural characterization of high-temperature alloys. The role involves materials processing, SEM/EBSD analysis, and mechanical testing to inform nuclear and space applications.

Applicants should have a PhD in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering, hands-on SEM/EBSD experience, and a strong record of publications.