CHEManager International · 1 day ago
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Irradiation Materials Analysis
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelOak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate focused on material property testing, analysis, and modeling of reactor isotope production target materials. The role involves developing experimental plans to examine critical material properties and supporting isotope production efforts for NASA's deep space missions.
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Responsibilities
Perform experimental and computational studies related to the development of neptunium targets within the Plutonium-238 Supply Program
Develop, validate, and deploy material property testing methodologies for the analysis of existing and new/advanced target designs. These methodologies principally include thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, and thermal expansion but also could include other mechanical and chemical properties, as necessary
Support research and development on alternative target designs, including alternative material matrices for pressed cermet pellets, complex geometries of pellets, novel encapsulation methodologies, and other innovations utilizing advanced manufacturing
Publish scientific papers and internal reports resulting from this research and present results at the appropriate settings
Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our cove values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Science
As a member of the ORNL scientific community, you will be expected to commit to ORNL's Research Code of Conduct. Our full code of conduct and a statement by the Lab Director's office can be found here: https://www.ornl.gov/content/research-integrity
Qualification
Required
To be eligible you must have completed a PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field with in the last 5 years
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred
Experience with experimental and computational approaches to characterizing thermophysical behavior of materials
Experience developing analytical descriptions of material systems to improve outcomes for application spaces
Experience with techniques for analysis of thermal transport properties such as laser flash diffusivity analysis, transient plane source method, dilatometry, and thermal analysis (DSC/TGA)
Hands-on experience in materials characterization using tools such as particle size analysis, optical microscope, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction
Strong understanding in fundamental metallic, ceramic, and hybrid materials science as well as some familiarity with a variety of manufacturing processes
Experience with advanced/additive manufacturing
Experience working in radiological environment
Experience in heat transfer and thermal modeling/simulation using finite-element analysis (FEA) or other software
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment on scientifically challenging problems
Demonstrated ability to communicate research results in peer-reviewed publications
Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Benefits
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
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