Postdoctoral Research Associate Advance Materials Development

What You Will Do

The Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering group (C-CDE) has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with an emphasis in data analysis to support studies focused on developing, optimizing, and controlling manufacturing processes related to advanced materials. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design and develop materials-and their associated fabrication methods-for use in the engineering design and/or application of structures, systems, and subsystems.

The Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering group (C-CDE) has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with an emphasis in data analysis to support studies focused on developing, optimizing, and controlling manufacturing processes related to advanced materials. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design and develop materials-and their associated fabrication methods-for use in the engineering design and/or application of structures, systems, and subsystems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated researcher to apply advanced data analysis techniques to real-world materials science and manufacturing challenges, while contributing to cutting‑edge research with impact across multiple engineering domains.

Minimum

Job Requirements:


Education/

Experience:

Ph.D. in material science, material physics, chemical engineering or a related field soon to be completed or completed within the last five years.

• Strong background in modeling solid‑state materials like metals using classical MD to model and predict material behavior and failure.
• Strong background in Density Functional Theory (DFT) to model and predict the structural, electronic, and energetic properties of solid‑state materials.
• Strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and/or machine learning techniques.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a self‑motivated approach to research.
• Experience with materials characterization (SEM, TEM, AFM, RBS) and related methods
• Experience with manufacturing processes, or process control is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming/data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, VASP, DFT, MD, and Crystal Maker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• Eligible to apply for a DOE Q clearance.

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.

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)

- 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.

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