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Postdoctoral Research Associate : Extreme Environment Materials Processing
Location:
Oak Ridge, TN
Description:
Requisition Id13044 Overview: We are seeking a post:doctoral researcher who will focus on synthesis of organic and organometallic compounds with applications in harsh environment materials. The post:doctoral researcher will also be involved in developing formulations and processes for infiltrating preceramic polymer and organometallic compounds in fiber based preforms to manufacture ultrahigh temperature compounds (UHTC's) structures. Knowledge of the organic chemistry, synthetic methods, and the skill level to work with air and/or water reactive compounds will be a mandatory requirement. Additional experience with composite fabrication and basic knowledge of mechanical testing associated with composite material evaluations will be considered a plus. As part of our research team, you will be among team members based at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF), the Department of Energy's (DOE's) first facility established to provide affordable and convenient access to R and D expertise, facilities, and tools to facilitate rapid adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing of alloys, ceramics, and composites. To improve the capabilities of this facility with ceramics and carbon/carbon additive manufacturing, you will help aid the effort to maintain ceramics and composites programs for strategic energy applications. You will perform the fundamental science to improve materials selection and processing of ceramics and carbon:based composites with traditional and additive manufacturing platforms of various and numerous kinds; publish original peer reviewed research articles; and supervise students, technicians and staff. Major Duties/Responsibilities: :Wo rk to develop C/C and CMC materials and the processes for manufacturing UHTC and advanced characterization levels: Research high temperature materials for advanced and additive manufacturing in energy applications:Able to perform chemical synthesis of preceramic polymers, organometallics, knowledge of thermoset curing. : Present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer:reviewed journals in a timely manner: Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements: Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of safe laboratory practices, values and ethics.: Deliver ORNLs mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace : in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. Basic Qualifications: : A PhD in chemistry, materials science, ceramic engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related field completed within the last 5 years. : A minimum of 2 years of chemical synthesis of organometallics capability commensurate with the posted requirements.: Experience in the following areas: Polymer and catalysis/organometallic compound synthesis, familiarity with air/water reactive compounds, glovebox experience, high temperature composites curing and processing knowledge. Preferred Qualifications: : Excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer:reviewed journals : Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate to an international, scientific audience: Motivated self:starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory : Ability to function well in a fast:paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs Special Requirements: Applicants cannot have received their Ph.D. more than five years prior to the date of application and must comp
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