Postdoctoral Appointee - Experimental Solid Mechanics, Onsite; opens tab

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We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee for the Experimental Impact Mechanics Laboratory (EIML).

On any given day, you will be asked to:

• Perform experimental mechanics research with an emphasis on high-rate/impact testing of materials and structures, with, but not limited to, split Hopkinson bar (or Kolsky bar) techniques implemented with advanced diagnostic techniques
• Work with research engineers in EIML and collaborate with research engineers in other groups including Structural Mechanics Lab, Mechanical Shock Lab, and computational solid mechanics group
• Support research activities in the following areas: mechanical characterization of materials in normal and abnormal environments, rate-dependent material model development, dynamic failure and fracture, shock mitigation, and advanced experimental methods/diagnostic technique development
• Perform experimental design, execution, and analysis
• Produce technical reports, peer-reviewed journal articles, and conference presentations

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

• PhD in Mechanical, Civil, Aerospace Engineering or a related field with an emphasis in solid mechanics
• Solid background and experience in experimental mechanics
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team and multi-task skills
• Good communication skills as evidenced by a history of publication of results in peer-reviewed journals and external presentations at appropriate scientific conferences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance

• Experience on mechanical testing, including MTS, Drop table, split Hopkinson bar, etc.
• Experience with advanced optical methods including digital image correlation (DIC), high-speed imaging, or other optical metrology
• Knowledge and experience with impact mechanics, engineering mechanics, or material sciences
• Commitment to operational safety, security and quality

The Experimental Solid Mechanics Department 1528 is part of the Engineering Sciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories. Our center is the steward of engineering mechanics for Sandia and we are dedicated to solving our customer's most pressing and important national security problems. Our department specializes in experimental technologies related to…