Welding Engineering Postdoctoral Researcher

Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Welding Engineering Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Science/Materials Engineer/Metallurgy to work in our The Department of Materials Science and Manufacturing (MS&M) reporting to the Project Investigator. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) seeks to bolster its current expertise in joining and welding of current and exotic materials. INL has traditionally excelled in the research, development and characterization of materials that support multiple types of advanced energy generation, storage, efficiency and security.

You will need strong experience in joining and welding technologies, and the ability to utilize it for advanced manufacturing purposes. You are expected to support existing programs in fusion welding (arc, laser, etc.), including dissimilar metal/material joints. The end applications for these welds and materials are typically focused on components in harsh environments (e.g., extremes of temperature, pressure, high strain rate applications, etc.) as found in power generation (e.g., nuclear, fossil fuel, solar, etc.) and protection applications such as ballistic armor and blast protection associated with National Homeland Security. 

Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide input to departmental business plans and performance of duties of a line management Principal Investigator for assigned work activities.
• Support establishment of beneficial collaborative relationships with customers, technical representatives and field operations.
• Be a technical resource to others, including mentorship and provision of oversight to junior level scientists.
• Provide major contributions to the generation of reports, publications, and proposals and contribution to the generation of additional proposals and concepts submitted for external funding.
• Conduct and document work at an appropriate quality level, including collection and interpretation of laboratory data, planning of research tasks, along with assessing and applying many research techniques to those tasks. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Metallurgy or comparable disciplines
• PhD requirements must be completed by commencement of appointment and within the previous 5 years
• Experience with joining and welding technologies utilized for advanced manufacturing purposes.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English

Desired Requirements: 

• Experience in advanced manufacturing and 3D metal printing (on current methods including single and multi-wire weld arc additive manufacturing (WAAM and m-WAAM)/ gas melt arc (GMA) additive manufacturing), casting/solidification and thermomechanical processing to support alloy development.
• Experience in materials and manufacturing process development for high-strength, lightweight and creep/oxidation-resistant metal alloys. 
• Ability to integrate modeling and simulations into development of welding and joining processes.
• Experience with materials and advanced materials processing approaches.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "Q" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information: 

• The salary for this position is $96,900.00 annually. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation’s nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Women and People of Color are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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