Energetic Materials Advanced Manufacturing Postdoctoral Researcher
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Job Location:
Livermore, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct research in advanced manufacturing methods for energetic materials (explosives pyrotechnics propellants). You will actively participate in research developing additive manufacturing techniques to improve our understanding of the process structure property performance and safety relationships of energetic materials. This position is in the Aging Compatibility and Manufacturing of Energetics (ACME) group within the Energetic Materials & Design (EMD) section of the Materials Science Division supporting the Energetic Materials Center (EMC).
This position may offer a hybrid schedule which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.
You will
- Conduct research on advanced manufacturing of energetic materials to improve understanding between the manufacturing process materials structure mechanical properties and detonation performance.
- Develop methods to investigate multi-material compaction in energetic materials and perform analysis to predict resultant materials properties and improve processes.
- Contribute to and actively participate in the conception design and execution of research to address defined problems.
- Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Maintain and establish laboratory protocols.
- Document research; publish papers in peer-reviewed journals and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
PhD in materials science mechanical engineering chemical engineering or a related field. - Experience in energetic materials process development materials formulation diagnostics development and computational data analysis.
- Knowledgeable of the concepts of additive manufacturing compaction experimentation and modeling and mechanical testing.
- Ability as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design techniques and execution.
- Ability to develop independent research projects through publication of peer-reviewed literature.
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills as reflected in effective presentations at seminars meetings and/or teaching lectures.
- Initiative and interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
Qualifications We Desire
- Experience with energetic materials formulation processing and testing.
- Experience in computational tools for data analysis (e.g. Matlab Python).
- Knowledge in additive manufacturing techniques including development of tool paths for both 3-axis and 6-axis platforms.
Pay Range
$123048 Annually
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education experience the external labor market and internal equity.
Additional Information :
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Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
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- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
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Security Clearance
This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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- Intelligence Community Experience
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- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
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