Post Doctoral Position in Resolution Digital Image Correlation

What You Will Do

MST-8 is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to conduct in situ SEM mesoscale mechanical testing coupled with high resolution digital image correlation. The candidate will have the opportunity to explore the roles of microstructure, temperature, and impurity on the local plasticity in advanced structural alloys including tempered-martensitic alloys, stainless steels, and uranium alloys. We seek candidates with strong backgrounds in high resolution digital image analysis for metal deformation.

The position will be awarded to the candidate demonstrating exceptional talent with a successful collaborative and scientific track record.

• Expertise is required for high resolution digital image correlation of SEM images.
• Expertise is required for digital image correlation analysis.
• Expertise is required for mechanical testing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of metals deformation behavior.

Education/

Experience:

A PhD in nuclear engineering, materials science, physics, chemistry, or a related engineering discipline completed within the last 5 years or soon to be completed.

• Experience with in situ SEM mechanical testing.
• Experience with analyzing slip, twinning, and grain boundary sliding.
• Experience with metallographic preparation for DIC.
• Experience with advanced DIC algorithms.

Notes to Applicants:
For technical questions related to this position contact Dr. Vo (hvo)

Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Marie Curie, Richard P. Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Fellowships.

onsite, M-F or 9/80

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

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.

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)

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NCSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to U.S. citizens. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens.

Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

* Eligibility requirements:
To obtain a clearance, an individual must be…