Additive Manufacturing/Metallurgy- Postdoc Research Associate
About The Position
The Plutonium Technology Division is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to explore the metallurgy of additively manufactured refractory alloys. Our team drives engineering innovation and scientific research by leveraging state-of-the-art analytical and materials characterization, advanced manufacturing methods, and computational modeling to support the nation's nuclear deterrence mission. The successful candidate will work on a variety of research projects aimed at advancing our fundamental understanding and practical applications of refractory alloys, which are uniquely suited for fusion energy systems and national defense. This role provides the opportunity for growth in several high-impact research domains, including additive manufacturing, physical metallurgy, data-driven materials discovery via machine learning, and computational alloy design. The postdoctoral researcher will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing, characterization, and computational tools while contributing to publications in top-tier journals and establishing collaborative networks.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
- Experience in additive manufacturing.
- Experience in metallurgy.
- Experience with analytical and materials characterization.
- Experience with computational modeling.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in physical metallurgy.
- Experience in data-driven materials discovery via machine learning.
- Experience in computational alloy design.
Responsibilities
- Explore the metallurgy of additively manufactured refractory alloys.
- Advance fundamental understanding and practical applications of refractory alloys.
- Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art manufacturing, characterization, and computational tools.
- Contribute to publications in top-tier journals.
- Establish collaborative networks.
Benefits
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Competitive relocation package
- Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
