Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory
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Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate Ames National LaboratoryAppointment Type:
Post Doc/TraineeJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts worldrenowned research Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus Can you imagine yourself in a midsized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to LiveIf you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!
Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames Iowa on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials inspire minds to solve problems and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratorys collective success.
The Division of Critical Materials at Ames National Laboratory is seeking multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates to conduct cuttingedge research on critical materials challenges. The selected candidates will engage in innovative research in one or more of the following areas:
i. Magnetism and magnetic materials including permanent magnets and related systems
ii. Enhancing mechanical properties of functional materials such as NdFeB and SmCo magnets
iii. Developing highperformance magnets using noncritical elements like Ce La and mischmetal
iv. Separation recycling and waste minimization strategies for critical materials.
Responsibilities include design synthesis processing and characterization of materials utilizing Ames National Laboratorys stateoftheart facilities. As part of a DOE Innovation Hub candidates will collaborate with principal investigators scientists at Ames National Laboratory and external partners from other national laboratories universities and industry. While working in the Division of Critical Materials postdoctoral researchers will gain valuable experience and contribute to providing solutions for the nations critical materials challenges.
Successful candidates must demonstrate strong technical expertise selfmotivation and critical thinking skills to drive research forward. Additional duties include writing reports publishing and presenting results and mentoring students. Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a crossdisciplinary collaborative research environment are essential for the positions.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in experimental Material Science Electrical Engineering Condensed Matter Physics Chemistry or closely related disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Powder metallurgical and wet chemistry synthesis processes.
- Experience with alloy development melting and casting processes.
- Demonstrated capability to produce meltspun ribbons
- Development synthesis & characterization of sintered and bonded permanent magnets.
- Development and characterization of other magnetic materials.
- Experience working with rare earth elements.
- Ability to process materials in an inert atmosphere.
- Use of materials characterization tools such as VSM SQUID magnetometer SEM XRD XRF TGA DSC etc.
Department Unit/Website:
Proposed Start Date:
July 1 2025Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3 List of Professional References
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing Program
Original Posting Date:
February 20 2025Posting Close Date:
April 20 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16490Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
