Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes Postdoc
- Req. Number: IRC140716
- Organization : MODERN MANUFACTURING METHODOLOGIES/ E-2
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will join a large team of engineers and scientists working on new methods and processes to design and manufacture complex structures using additive manufacturing (AM) and other advanced manufacturing methods. The candidate will assist or lead in the setup, modification, and optimization of various AM processes as well as learning to operate multiple existing AM platforms in advanced manufacturing laboratories. Activities will include implementing novel diagnostic and control system tools to improve or better understand AM machine processing to push the technological limits of these methods in producing complex electro-mechanical systems. Performing some form of engineering structural/thermal/radiation transport simulation to adequately design components for AM processes will also be an element of this research assignment. This effort may also include performing or guiding materials synthesis and characterization experiments supporting the development of next-generation materials for national security applications.
The development process will encompass all of AM including material formulations/characterizations, processing/building, predictive modeling, and combinations therein. Of particular interest is the successful development of "multi-functional" materials and merging that with modified/optimized AM processes to produce components with specific mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties engineered to exhibit enhanced behaviors in these categories simultaneously. Also included in this study will be the pursuit of materials and methods to 3D print sensors integrated into AM mechanical structures.
Exceptional candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Darleane Christian Hoffman, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
For general information about the Postdoc Program, including salary guidelines, see: http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
A strong background in one or more of the following technical areas:
Desired Qualifications:
Education: A Ph.D. completed within the last 5 years or soon to be completed in engineering, materials science, polymer science, or a related field.[TH1]
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Los Alamos National Laboratory is located in the foothills of the Jemez mountains in northern New Mexico and has access to plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, skiing, rock-climbing, mountain biking, and horse riding. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Position highlights include: Competitive salary: $92,000 - $106,000, based on experience
Additional Details:
Q Clearance: Position will be cleared to this level. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Pre-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from the broadest possible range of qualified candidates. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-5627.
How to Apply: How to Apply: Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process
Follow the instructions below if you have ever had an employee Z number, been a contractor, or received Los Alamos Lab insurance coverage to activate your account:
Follow the instructions below if you if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to create an account:
How to Apply: How to Apply: Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process
The successful candidate will join a large team of engineers and scientists working on new methods and processes to design and manufacture complex structures using additive manufacturing (AM) and other advanced manufacturing methods. The candidate will assist or lead in the setup, modification, and optimization of various AM processes as well as learning to operate multiple existing AM platforms in advanced manufacturing laboratories. Activities will include implementing novel diagnostic and control system tools to improve or better understand AM machine processing to push the technological limits of these methods in producing complex electro-mechanical systems. Performing some form of engineering structural/thermal/radiation transport simulation to adequately design components for AM processes will also be an element of this research assignment. This effort may also include performing or guiding materials synthesis and characterization experiments supporting the development of next-generation materials for national security applications.
The development process will encompass all of AM including material formulations/characterizations, processing/building, predictive modeling, and combinations therein. Of particular interest is the successful development of "multi-functional" materials and merging that with modified/optimized AM processes to produce components with specific mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties engineered to exhibit enhanced behaviors in these categories simultaneously. Also included in this study will be the pursuit of materials and methods to 3D print sensors integrated into AM mechanical structures.
Exceptional candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Darleane Christian Hoffman, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
For general information about the Postdoc Program, including salary guidelines, see: http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/postdoc-program/index.php.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
A strong background in one or more of the following technical areas:
- Operation and modification of additive manufacturing processes in areas such as Direct Ink Write, Metal Directed Energy Deposition, Selective Laser Sintering, Fused Deposition Modeling, and Stereo Lithography.
- Materials synthesis of feedstocks for additive manufacturing processes.
- Materials characterization using both destructive and non-destructive testing techniques.
- Additive manufacturing machine design, process modification, or control augmentation.
- Engineering design and numerical simulation.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills as demonstrated by strong records of publications in high impact technical journals, and presentations at national conferences.
- Ability to work productively on multiple projects as demonstrated by meeting deadlines, milestones and requirements.
- Ability to work as part of a highly interdisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, material scientists and physicists with minimal supervision.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with 3D printing of sensors and electronics
- Familiarity with radiation transport and shielding methodologies
- Experience with design for manufacturability (including topology optimization) as well as design of ancillary equipment and control systems for 3D printers
- Proficiency in engineering design and modeling software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Topology, Netfabb, Abaqus, Ansys, etc.
- Experience in composite materials containing polymers, ceramics, metals, etc.
- Familiarity with material property testing and characterization.
Education: A Ph.D. completed within the last 5 years or soon to be completed in engineering, materials science, polymer science, or a related field.[TH1]
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Los Alamos National Laboratory is located in the foothills of the Jemez mountains in northern New Mexico and has access to plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, skiing, rock-climbing, mountain biking, and horse riding. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Position highlights include: Competitive salary: $92,000 - $106,000, based on experience
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Potential for conversion to permanent staff member upon successful completion of the postdoctoral appointment
- Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details:
Q Clearance: Position will be cleared to this level. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Pre-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from the broadest possible range of qualified candidates. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-5627.
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How to Apply: How to Apply: Login to Your Account to Complete the Application Process
- Click the Vacancy Name number (in blue) to view any job's details.
- Click Apply or Add to Basket to apply later. Tip: To apply for a job or save your basket, you must have a LANL jobs account.
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