Postdoctoral Appointee- Materials Testing and Characterization - Onsite

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We are seeking a passionate and motivated postdoctoral appointee to conduct state‑of‑the‑art research on high‑throughput characterization and testing of materials. You will be part of a vibrant team of researchers focused on developing creative advanced materials characterization solutions through inter‑disciplinary research that couples materials science, high‑throughput materials testing and characterization, and data science. Through interactive collaboration with other inter‑disciplinary research groups within Sandia, you will support a wide variety of research opportunities and mission related projects related to artificial intelligence guided manufacturing of advanced materials.

• Plan and perform experiments, install, repair, and maintain diagnostic tools, collect and analyze data with the goal of understanding how process parameters affect microstructure, mechanical and tribological properties, and performance of tribological systems.
• Perform materials characterization including instrumented indentation (nanoindentation), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and micro/macro‑scale scratch testing in controlled environments; experimental work may include operation of inert gas purged glove boxes, ultra‑high vacuum chambers, cryogenic cooling and high‑temperature (up to 800 °C) chambers, a four‑wire electrical contact tool, and scanning white light interferometers and stylus profilometers.
• Contribute to the curation and organization of large data sets for widespread dissemination in accordance to FAIR data practices.
• Publish professional journal articles and present work at local and national conferences.
• Interact and collaborate with other inter‑disciplinary research groups within Sandia to develop new research opportunities and projects.

Due to the nature of the work the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Relocation will be provided for those that qualify.

• PhD in materials science, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and possess a bachelor's in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM);
  PhD must be conferred within five years prior to employment.
• Experience with materials characterization including electron microscopy, electron back scatter diffraction, and/or X‑ray diffraction to characterize thin films and/or surface microstructures.
• Experience with high‑throughput materials testing including instrumented indentation (nanoindentation), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and/or micro/macro‑scale scratch testing in controlled environments to characterize thin film mechanical and tribological properties.
• History of publication of results in peer‑reviewed journals and presentations at scientific and/or technical conferences (a list of publications should be included in the CV).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

• Experience with process research and development.
• Experience with thin film deposition techniques (e.g.,…