Postdoctoral Appointee - Fracture & Fatigue of Metals in Hydrogen (Onsite)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Livermore
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
About SandiaSandia National Laboratories is the nations 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 LikeThe Hydrogen and Materials
Science Department (8367) is seeking a postdoctoral appointee to
collaborate with a diverse community of researchers in the Hydrogen
Effects on Materials Laboratory (HEML). The HEML team develops
comprehensive understanding of fatigue, fracture and failure of
structural materials. Our research emphasizes experimental studies
of the interactions of gas-phase hydrogen and hydrogen isotopes
with structural metals and welds, using unique, custom facilities
for performing experiments in high pressure gaseous environments.
The research is performed in large teams that include daily
interactions with microscopists, surface scientists and
computational scientists, all operating at multiple length scales.
Our research activities have high-visibility both nationally and
internationally, thus successful candidates need strong
presentation and writing skills.Due to the nature of the work, the
selected candidate must be able to work onsite at the Sandia,
Livermore location.To be eligible for this position, applicants
must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America
without sponsorship for employment visa status.Qualifications We
RequireA PhD in materials science, metallurgical or mechanical
engineering, or a related fieldExperience with fatigue and/or
fracture of metals and metal alloysA record of first-author or
co-authored scientific publicationsQualifications We
DesireExperience with servo-hydraulic mechanical test frames for
tensile, fracture, and fatigue testingDocumented experience with
microstructural characterization of structural metals using
conventional and advanced microscopy and microanalysis
techniquesStrong understanding of physical and mechanical
metallurgy and knowledge of thermomechanical processing of steels
and aluminum alloysFamiliarity with the effects of hydrogen on the
behavior of structural materials: ferritic and austenitic steels
and aluminum alloysAbility to work with and leverage expertise in a
diverse group of scientists and engineersExcellent communication
skillsAbout Our TeamThe Hydrogen and Materials Science Department
provides expertise to both Sandia and the Nation to advance the
infrastructure necessary to promote the use of hydrogen and its
isotopes in areas relevant to Sandia's energy and nuclear
deterrence missions. Research spans fundamental science to
engineered materials in nationally recognized experimental
facilities for hydrogen science. Focus areas include: fundamental
understanding of material structure and behavior with respect to
compatibility and aging in gaseous environments, gas behavior for
risk analysis, surface-gas phase interactions, science-basis to
inform hydrogen safety codes and standards, advanced water
splitting materials for hydrogen production, and solid-state and
liquid storage for light duty vehicles and stationary applications.
This expertise is applied to hydrogen end-use (e.g. air, marine,
rail) application feasibility and performance assessments with
industry partners.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 ClearanceThis position does not
currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security
clearance.Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and
background review that includes checks of personal references,
credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education
verifications. Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a
U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force
Base. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of
information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other
indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or
terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties
assigned and subsequent termination of employment.If hired without
a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and
maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require
a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted
prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants
for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. 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.Members
of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared
access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are
required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification
(UPIV) process. Access includes physical and/or cyber (logical)
access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology
(IT) systems. UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals
who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance
of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals. The UPIV process
will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85
(Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration
of for Federal Employment). An unfavorable UPIV determination will
result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of
cyber (logical) access and/or removal from SNL subcontract. All
MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE/NNSA
immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go
through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.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.by
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