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Postdoctoral Research Associate - High Temperature Corrosion

Overview: 
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security.
 
We are seeking a PostDoc who will support the Corrosion Science and Technology (CST) Group in the Materials in Extremes section in the Materials Science and Technology Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory(ORNL). The position will focus on the development of physics-based material degradation and lifetime assessment models for high temperature materials and coatings. The candidate will employ state-of-the-art technology, research equipment and computational resources to enable the next generation of high efficiency power generation and transportation.
 
As part of our research team, you will coordinate laboratory work on high temperature oxidation in various environments to assist in the development of the next generation of power generation and transportation technologies to enable a low carbon future. An important aspect of the research will be developing multiscale material degradation models that will cater to the need to develop new alloys and provide reliable lifetime assessment for existing materials as a function of application-specific operating conditions.
 
Major Duties/Responsibilities: 
  • Coordinate and/or conduct laboratory high temperature oxidation experiments in controlled environments
  • Develop material degradation and lifetime assessment models for long-term applications
  • Communicate and coordinate experimental results with other organizations to facilitate collaborations
  • Use range of analysis techniques to characterize the performance of metallic and ceramic specimensexposed in extreme environments
  • Coordinate and/or conduct microstructural characterization activities with other organizations
  • Present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timelymanner
  • Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements
  • Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics
 
Basic Qualifications:
  • A PhD in Materials Science or a related discipline and two years of research experience completed within the last 5 years
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in high temperature materials research
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • An excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of the basic principles of high temperature oxidation research
  • Experience utilizing microstructural characterization tools including, but not limited to, light microscopy,scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, electron probe microanalysis and transmission electronmicroscopy
  • Experience with predictive modeling of material performance
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate in English to an internationalscientific audience
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative andfrequently interacting teams of researchers
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple taskswithin deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
 
Special Requirements
Please provide a list of publications when applying for this position.
 
Three letters of reference are required and can be uploaded to your profile or emailed directly to PSDrecruit@ornl.gov. Please include the title of the position in the subject line.
 
Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment. The appointment length will be up to 24 months with the potential for extension. Initial appointments and extensions are subject to performance and availability of funding.
 
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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