Ultrasonics & NDE Postdoc Researcher

LLNL; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Ultrasonics to join the Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Group. Conduct research to characterize complex materials and components using advanced experimental and analytical methods in ultrasonics, acoustics, laser methods, wave propagation, and materials mechanics.

This full‑time on‑site position offers opportunities to publish, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to mission‑driven research supporting

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or related field.
• Experience in ultrasonics, acoustics, and wave propagation.
• Design and execution of experiments in signal processing, machine learning, modeling, or data analysis.
• Ability to publish in peer‑reviewed literature.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in ultrasonics, acoustics, laser ultrasonics, embedded sensors, mechanics of materials, and materials science.
• Design, implement, and evaluate experimental methods for material characterization and nondestructive evaluation.
• Analyze experimental data using signal processing, statistics, and machine learning.
• Model characterization using finite element, ray-tracing, or Monte Carlo methods.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists across disciplines; publish results in journals.

Skills

Ultrasonics

Acoustics

Machine learning

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in physics / mechanical/materials engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

COMSOL

ANSYS

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Ultrasonics to join the Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Group. Conduct research to characterize complex materials and components using advanced experimental and analytical methods in ultrasonics, acoustics, laser methods, wave propagation, and materials mechanics.

This full‑time on‑site position offers opportunities to publish, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to mission‑driven research supporting