Postdoctoral Research Associate for Advance Materials Development

About the Role

The Chemical Diagnostics and Engineering group (C-CDE) has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate with an emphasis in data analysis. This role supports studies focused on developing, optimizing, and controlling manufacturing processes related to advanced materials. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to design and develop materials and their associated fabrication methods for use in the engineering design and/or application of structures, systems, and subsystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop materials and their associated fabrication methods.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Apply advanced data analysis techniques to materials science and manufacturing challenges.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ph.D. in material science, material physics, chemical engineering, or a related field, either soon to be completed or completed within the last five years.
• Strong background in modeling solid-state materials like metals using classical MD to model and predict material behavior and failure.
• Strong background in Density Functional Theory (DFT) to model and predict the structural, electronic, and energetic properties of solid-state materials.
• Strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling, and/or machine learning techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a self-motivated approach to research.
• Experience with materials characterization (SEM, TEM, AFM, RBS) and related methods.
• Experience with manufacturing processes or process control is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in programming/data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, VASP, DFT, MD, and CrystalMaker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
• Eligible to apply for a DOE Q clearance.

Work Environment

• Work Location: Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

Clearance

• This position requires a Q clearance.
• Obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances.
• Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation.
• New-employment drug test required.