Post Masters Student Thermophysical and Thermomechanical Properties

What You Will Do

The Foundry and Solidification Sciences Team is seeking a Post‑Masters Research Assistant to support thermophysical and thermomechanical property measurements of metals and alloys for various research and development projects. The candidate will assist in measurements such as specific heat, enthalpy, density, thermal expansion coefficient, flow stress and strain, and transformation temperatures. The individual will work with a mentor and will be assigned portions of projects on which they will have responsibility.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Completion of a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field within the last 3 years from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2
• An understanding of metal manufacturing processes
• Experience with differential scanning calorimetry
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance which normally requires U.S. Citizenship

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience with dilatometry, and high temperature mechanical testing (particularly using a Gleeble)
• Experience with optical and electron microscopy (LOM, SEM, EDS, EBSD)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate results
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a hands‑on laboratory environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify creative solutions and design experiments

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field.

Can perform with or without reasonable accommodation:
Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking.

Work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near machinery with moving parts, work in a noisy environment.

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

Candidates must submit a transcript, cover letter, and resume with their application.

• 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)

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.