R&D Associate - Alloy and Process Design Powder Metallurgy

Position: R&D Associate - Alloy and Process Design for Powder Metallurgy
Requisition

Overview:

We are seeking an R&D Associate who is a highly motivated individual to dedicate alloy design, characterization, and evaluation studies in the field of powder metallurgy. The candidate is expected to join the research team focusing on designing alloys through mechanical alloying and experimentally investigating microstructure-property-process relationships in metal-based structural materials or components made through powder metallurgy. The candidate is also responsible for deriving next generation powder metallurgy technology development led through alloy and process design approaches.

The candidate will have interest and experience in one or more topics listed below:

* Phase equilibrium (and non-equilibrium) and microstructure evolution in various alloy systems related to multi-phase containing metal-based structural materials

* Alloy and process design to produce metal-based structural materials through mechanical alloying and powder metallurgy

* Deformation mechanisms of metal-based structural materials at ambient/elevated temperatures

* Property evaluation in tensile, toughness, fatigue, creep, or creep-fatigue of metal-based structural materials

* Detailed microstructure characterization of multi-phase containing metal-based materials

* Design and development of structural materials for extreme environments

* Evaluation and characterization of materials consisting of heterogeneous microstructure

This position resides in the Alloy Behavior and Design Group, Materials Structures and Processing Section, Materials Sciences and Technology Division, Physical Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will:

* Perform experimental works including operation and maintenance of metal powder attritors in the group lab-spaces for mechanical alloying process in house

* Perform material property evaluation correlating with alloys, process parameter, and microstructure for a fundamental description in materials made through powder metallurgy

* Work with a diverse team of experts in modeling, processing, property measurement, alloy design, environmental compatibility, and other relevant areas to advance science-based understanding of metal-based structural materials

* Lead or co-lead research teams to characterize the mechanical response of materials produced through powder metallurgy, and investigate the effect of microstructure and alloying additions on deformation mechanism

* Produce high impact publications and conference presentations in the field of metal-based structural materials correlated with powder metallurgy

* Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics

* Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

* A PhD in Physical Metallurgy, Chemistry, Physics, or a related discipline

* A minimum of 2 years of experience, post PhD, in the scientific fields of powder metallurgy and mechanical alloying.

* Experience in metal-based structural materials related research with experimental, theoretical, and characterization components

* Strong background in material deformation mechanisms and evaluation methodology of mechanical properties

Preferred Qualifications:

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.

* Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Special Requirements :

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