Post Masters Student Thermophysical and Thermomechanical Properties
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Materials Engineer
Post Masters Student on Thermophysical and Thermomechanical Properties
Join Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Post‑Masters Research Assistant in the Foundry and Solidification Sciences Team. You will support thermophysical and thermomechanical property measurements of metals and alloys for research and development projects.
What You Will Do- Assist in measurements such as specific heat, enthalpy, density, thermal expansion coefficient, flow stress and strain, and transformation temperatures.
- Operate equipment for vacuum induction melting and vacuum arc melting.
- Manage portions of projects, working independently and reporting to a mentor.
- Analyze data and communicate results.
- Completion of a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field within the last three years with a GPA of at least 3.2.
- Understanding of metal manufacturing processes.
- Experience with differential scanning calorimetry.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain a Q clearance.
Qualifications:
- Experience with dilatometry and high‑temperature mechanical testing, especially using a Gleeble.
- Experience with optical and electron microscopy (LOM, SEM, EDS, EBSD).
- Ability to design experiments and identify creative solutions.
- Ability to work independently in a hands‑on laboratory environment.
Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking; work near ionizing radiation and moving machinery; noisy environment.
Work LocationLos Alamos, NM; onsite.
Note to ApplicantsCandidates must submit a transcript, cover letter, and resume. Be aware that certain nationalities may be restricted from employment at LANL.
Equal OpportunityLos 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.
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