Job details
Job type full-time temporary
Full job description
Posting duration
This 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.
Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Sandia demonstrates its commitment to public safety in the national interest by requiring that all new hires attest to their vaccination status before commencing employmentThe requirement also applies to those who are telecommuting and working virtually.
Any concerns about the ability to meet this requirement should be directed to hr solutions at (505) 284-4700.
What your job will be like
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to collaborate with a multidisciplinary community of senior researchers in the hydrogen effects on materials laboratory (heml) within the hydrogen and materials science department (8367)! the heml team develops comprehensive understanding of fatigue, fracture and failure of structural materialsOur 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 environmentsThe research is performed in large teams that include daily interactions with microscopists, surface scientists and computational scientists, all operating at multiple length scalesOur research activities have high visibility both nationally and internationally, thus successful candidates require strong presentation and writing skills.
Qualifications we require
A phd in materials science, metallurgical or mechanical engineering, or a related field
Experience with fatigue and/or fracture of metals and metal alloys
Experience with mechanical test frames for tensile, fracture, and fatigue testing
A record of first-author or co-authored scientific publications
Qualifications we desire
Documented experience with microstructural characterization of structural metals using conventional and advanced microscopy and microanalysis techniques
Strong understanding of physical and mechanical metallurgy and knowledge of thermomechanical processing of steels and aluminum alloys
Familiarity with the effects of hydrogen on the behavior of structural materials: ferritic and austenitic steels and aluminum alloys
Experience with light sources and neutron diffraction to evaluate residual stress, microstructure, deformation and fracture
Comprehensive research approach - ability to work with and leverage expertise in a diverse group of scientists and engineers
Excellent communication skills
About our team
The hydrogen and materials science team provides expertise to both sandia and the nation on the interaction of hydrogen (and its isotopes) with all types of materialsIn particular, the department performs scientific and engineering research to advance hydrogen energy technologies and support sandia’s nnsa mission for two primary customers: 1) gas transfer systems (gts) for the nation`s nuclear weapons enterprise; and 2) the hydrogen and fuel cell technologies office (hfto), part of doe`s office of energy efficiency and renewable energyThe department’s work covers a broad range of areas, including analyzing hydrogen’s long-term impact on materials used in fuel cell and gas transfer systems, developing solar thermochemical technology for hydrogen production, assessing the suitability of materials for hydrogen storage, advising hydrogen safety codes and standards, maintaining and enhancing nationally recognized core and enabling capabilities in hydrogen science, and initiating hydrogen storage and fuel cell market transformation strategies to bring technological advancements towards broad-based commercial availability.
About sandia
Sandia national laboratories is the nation’s 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 areasSome of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible 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 technologiesLife-changing careersLearn more about sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
These benefits vary by job classification.
Security clearance
This 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 verificationsFurthermore, employees in new mexico need to pass a u.sAir force background screen for access to kirtland air force baseSubstance 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 investigationApplicants for a doe security clearance need to be u.sCitizensIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd 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) processAccess includes physical and/or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any nnsa information technology (it) systemsUpiv requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a doe personnel security clearance for the performance of their snl employment or to foreign nationalsThe 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 subcontractAll mows may appeal the unfavorable upiv determination to doe/nnsa immediatelyIf the appeal is unsuccessful, the mow may try to go through the upiv process one year after the decision date.
Eeo
All 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.
Position information
This postdoctoral position is a temporary position for up to one year, which may be renewed at sandia`s discretion up to five additional yearsThe 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.
