Postdoctoral Appointee

This postdoctoral appointee will be working in the Nuclear Materials group in the Nuclear Science and Engineering Division at Argonne National Laboratory. A postdoctoral position is open for a candidate with expertise and experience in experimental research on metallic materials for high temperature structural applications in nuclear reactors. The candidate should possess a good working knowledge of materials manufacturing using laser additive techniques, microstructural characterization using electron microscopy and x-ray imaging/diffraction, and high-temperature mechanical testing.

Knowledge and experience on the effect of neutron and ion irradiation on structural materials performance are a plus. Knowledge and experience on in-situ monitoring of laser additive manufacturing processes is a plus.

• Assist in laser additive manufacturing of metallic materials including process refinement and in-situ process monitoring.
• Perform microstructural characterization with optical microscopy, scanning electron.
• Microscopy, focused ion beam, transmission electron microscopy and x-ray techniques.
• Conduct mechanical property testing and data analysis.
• Collaborate with others to develop new research directions and opportunities in additive manufacturing for energy applications.
• Present and report research results and publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner.

• PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines completed within the past 3 years.
• Background in physical metallurgy and nuclear materials science of structural alloys.
• Knowledge and experience in additive manufacturing technologies such as laser powder bed.
• Fusion and directed energy deposition.
• Experience in microstructural characterization at various length scales with a broad range of characterization techniques.
• Experience in mechanical property testing to understand the structure-property relationships.
• Understanding of environmental effects including irradiation, corrosion and high temperature in nuclear reactor materials is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A strong record of publications that demonstrates productive research.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values:
  Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.