Postdoctoral Appointee - Materials for Extreme Environments (Onsite)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
About SandiaSandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier
science and engineering lab for national security and technology
innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work
in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our
jobs:Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to
security, peace, and freedom worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome
of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the
worldCareer advancement and enrichment opportunitiesFlexible work
arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every
two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour
days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and
telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)Generous
vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k,
learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed
at creating a solid work/life balance*World-changing technologies.
Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at:
http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job
classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are seeking a
postdoctoral appointee to join a materials chemistry group that
develops materials for extreme environment applications. A primary
focus will be to support a multidisciplinary team who are
evaluating extreme environment materials for aerospace and
hypersonic applications. Candidate will provide support for
materials characterization through ground and flight testing.
Candidate will also be responsible for materials fabrication.
Successful candidates will be knowledgeable about various
composites such as carbon-carbon, ceramic matrix composites, and
other fiber reinforced polymers.Due to the nature of the work, the
selected applicant must be able to work onsite.Qualifications We
RequireRecent Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry
(Solid State, Inorganic, Materials, Organic) or other related
area.Evidence of excellent communication skills as demonstrated by
a record of publication/presentation.Ability to obtain and maintain
a DOE Q-level security clearance.Qualifications We DesireExperience
with composite material development and materials
analysisExperience with ceramic oxide and non-oxide materials
development and analysisTheoretical and practical understanding of
composite materials manufacture, characterization, and
testing.Knowledge of analytical techniques and materials
characterization: X-ray Diffraction, Electron Microscopy, Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance, Raman Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectroscopy, UV-visible Spectroscopy, Thermal Analysis,
Light/Laser Flash Analysis, Mechanical testing, ES&HTheoretical
and Practical Application of Materials Response Modeling of
ablative polymer and ceramic matrix composites.Experienced in
handing of air sensitive materials using Schlenk Line and Glovebox
ProtocolsCandidates must be self-motivated and independent
researchers with excellent oral and written communication
skillsMust be able to work in team environmentAbout Our TeamThe
Electronic, Optical and Nanomaterials Department provides
innovation in the design, synthesis and development of advanced,
multifunctional materials to satisfy unique needs in electronic,
optical, electrochemical, structural and
selective-molecular-binding applications. We control chemical and
structural characteristics, from the nano- to the micro-scale, in
inorganic and hybrid systems to explore new material constructs and
strategies aimed at optimizing and expanding material performance.
Our efforts support DOE Defense Programs, DOE Energy Efficiency &
Renewable Energy, DOE Electricity Distribution and Energy
Reliability offices, other federal agencies and industry. In
addition, we pursue partnerships with universities and establish
ongoing collaborations with other experts in the field to leverage
our research investments while participating in, and contributing
to, the international research community. Research thrusts include
nanoparticle, nanofiber, and atomic layer deposited materials, thin
films, passive and active materials for electronic, magnetic,
photonic, electromechanical, and fluidic microsystems,
self-assembly, and colloid chemistry.Posting DurationThis posting
will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7)
calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the
right to extend the posting date at any time.Security
ClearanceSandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug
test and background review that includes checks of personal
references, credit, law enforcement records, and
employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need
to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance,
which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one
citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability
to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.Applicants offered
employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background
investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified
information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE
security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use,
falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct
or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to
be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to
perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of
employment.EEOAll qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or
veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal
law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf you have a Medical Portable
Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator,
drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and
other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body
functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia
National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA
security requirements for MedPEDs.If you have a MedPED and you are
selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories,
there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with
NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.Position
InformationThis postdoctoral position is a temporary position for
up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's discretion up to
five additional years. The PhD must have been conferred within five
years prior to employment.Individuals in postdoctoral positions may
bid on regular Sandia positions as internal candidates, and in some
cases may be converted to regular career positions during their
term if warranted by ongoing operational needs, continuing
availability of funds, and satisfactory job performance.
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