Post Masters Student Thermophysical and Thermomechanical Properties

Position: Post Masters Student on Thermophysical and Thermomechanical Properties
** What You Will Do*
* The Foundry and Solidification Sciences Team is seeking a Post-Masters Research Assistant to join the Team in support of thermophysical and thermomechanical property measurements of metals and alloys for various research and development projects. The Foundry and Solidification Sciences Team works on metal castings and solidification projects, utilizing primarily vacuum induction melting, and vacuum arc melting. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of a team, assisting in measurements such as specific heat, enthalpy, density, thermal expansion coefficient, flow stress and strain, and transformation temperatures.

You will work with a mentor but will be assigned portions of projects over which you will have responsibility.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + 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

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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:

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Experience with dilatometry, and high temperature mechanical testing (particularly using a Gleeble)

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Experience with optical and electron microscopy (LOM, SEM, EDS, EBSD)

+   Demonstrated ability to analyze data and communicate of results

+   Demonstrated ability to work independently in a hands-on laboratory environment

+   Demonstrated ability to identify creative solutions and design experiments

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* Education:

** Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or related field

** Essential Job Functions**  (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking

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

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

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)

** Additional Details*
* ** Directive 206.2**  - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) .  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.

** Clearance: Q** …