Materials Science under Radiation Extremes Postdocs
- Req. Number: IRC146194
- Organization : MST-8 / Structure/Property Relations
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
MST-8 is seeking postdoctoral candidates for three research positions focusing on (1) nuclear energy structural materials primarily fuel cladding; (2) radiation effects in electronic materials and devices focusing on low-dimensional systems; and (3) fundamental radiation science research focusing on developing novel in-situ defects characterization techniques such as ion channeling, electron microscopy, or positron annihilation spectroscopy etc. The selected candidates will explore defect evolution and microstructural changes due to irradiation, evaluate material and system design and performance under radiation extremes occurring in fission/fusion reactors and space applications. Research will support the U.S. interest in both current and next generation nuclear reactors, fusion devices, and radiation hard electronics for space exploration.
MST-8 supports a variety of nuclear energy (NE) related programs and provides world-leading, innovative, and agile materials and technology solutions for national security missions. MST-8 also hosts a multiuser ion irradiation facility - ion beam materials laboratory (IBML), to support fundamental and applied research on radiation damage in structural materials as well as radiation effects in microelectronic materials and devices. More specifically, the structural materials position will support NE programs including Fuel Cycle Research & Development. The selected candidate will play a key role in determining the connection between microstructure and property measurements of relevant nuclear reactor relevant materials. The microelectronic materials position will focus on supporting crosscutting research activities within CHIME Center, a DOE microelectronics research center, involving multiple research institutions on studying quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, perovskites, diamonds and related devices. The radiation science position will focus on enhancing our existing or developing new in-situ defects characterization capabilities coupled to IBML's accelerator/implanter beamlines to advance our understanding of defects evolution in diverse material systems. All positions will be expected to collaborate with scientists in different groups/divisions internally at LANL and be part of the radiation science materials community externally through presentations at conferences and writing peer reviewed publications.
Requires a strong background in materials science, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, physics, chemistry, and/or another related technical discipline.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Environment:
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
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 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 (505)-664-6947.Instructions on How to Activate/ Create a LANL Jobs Account:
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:
MST-8 is seeking postdoctoral candidates for three research positions focusing on (1) nuclear energy structural materials primarily fuel cladding; (2) radiation effects in electronic materials and devices focusing on low-dimensional systems; and (3) fundamental radiation science research focusing on developing novel in-situ defects characterization techniques such as ion channeling, electron microscopy, or positron annihilation spectroscopy etc. The selected candidates will explore defect evolution and microstructural changes due to irradiation, evaluate material and system design and performance under radiation extremes occurring in fission/fusion reactors and space applications. Research will support the U.S. interest in both current and next generation nuclear reactors, fusion devices, and radiation hard electronics for space exploration.
MST-8 supports a variety of nuclear energy (NE) related programs and provides world-leading, innovative, and agile materials and technology solutions for national security missions. MST-8 also hosts a multiuser ion irradiation facility - ion beam materials laboratory (IBML), to support fundamental and applied research on radiation damage in structural materials as well as radiation effects in microelectronic materials and devices. More specifically, the structural materials position will support NE programs including Fuel Cycle Research & Development. The selected candidate will play a key role in determining the connection between microstructure and property measurements of relevant nuclear reactor relevant materials. The microelectronic materials position will focus on supporting crosscutting research activities within CHIME Center, a DOE microelectronics research center, involving multiple research institutions on studying quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, perovskites, diamonds and related devices. The radiation science position will focus on enhancing our existing or developing new in-situ defects characterization capabilities coupled to IBML's accelerator/implanter beamlines to advance our understanding of defects evolution in diverse material systems. All positions will be expected to collaborate with scientists in different groups/divisions internally at LANL and be part of the radiation science materials community externally through presentations at conferences and writing peer reviewed publications.
Requires a strong background in materials science, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, physics, chemistry, and/or another related technical discipline.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Experience with microstructural characterization with transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and integrating data using a processing-structure-properties perspective.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in microelectronics materials, devices fabrication and testing with hands-on expertise on measuring electronic and/or optoelectronic properties, as well as evaluating failure mechanisms of devices under irradiation extremes.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in ion accelerator operations, ion irradiation/implantation, and ion beam analysis techniques.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge on positron beamline development and positron annihilation spectroscopy data acquisition and analysis.
- Demonstrated dependability and ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally both independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to technical and scientific excellence as well as timeliness of deliverables.
- Demonstrated record of successful documentation of technical work and the ability to express ideas clearly in oral and written formats.
- Ability to work effectively in a small team.
Education/Experience:
A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields completed within the last five years or soon to be completed.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in defect characterization using transmission electron microscopy techniques
- Experience with nuclear energy relevant structural materials
- Experience with radiation effects in metals/alloys, electronic materials
- Experience with mechanical behaviors of structural materials
- Experience with electrical and optical properties of electronic materials
- Experience with electrostatic accelerator operations and maintenance
- Experience with ion transport behavior using Monte Carlo codes such as SRIM, MCNP6, or Geant4 etc.
- Experience with computer aided design (CAD), such as Solidworks
Work Environment:
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
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 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 (505)-664-6947.Instructions on How to Activate/ Create a LANL Jobs Account:
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