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 appointee
The energetics materials organization seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to conduct research and development in the broad area of explosives/energetic materials science with a focus on processing and formulationYour core responsibilities will involve examining fundamental mechanisms underlying historical materials processing activities and using that information to improve or create new and novel processing approachesThese efforts will facilitate advancement of low-technology readiness level (trl) materials to higher trls suitable for productionAccordingly, you will apply a strong experimental skillset to investigate structure-property relationships as they relate to changes induced by processing and aging in metals and organic molecular crystal materialsSpecific driving forces for change include, but are not limited to, heating and cooling, gas-solid interactions, mechanical deformation, and fractureMost work will be experimental in nature, however, strong skills in novel data analysis, working knowledge of computational materials simulation, and experience interfacing with modelers are all highly desiredPrevious experience with energetic materials is not required, however, you should be both willing and, with appropriate training, capable of safely working with hazardous materials.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
Work both independently and as a member of a team.
Conduct investigations of physical and chemical changes associated with materials processing and aging
Support existing projects and develop new efforts in energetic materials science research
Present research at national and international technical conferences
Contribute to scientific publications in both internal and peer-reviewed open literature
Work in a dynamic team environment and manage time according to work demands
Qualifications we require
Phd in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field
Experience with materials processing techniques to control properties such as particle morphology, material purity, and mixing/blending
Good communication skills evidenced by a record of publishing in the peer-reviewed scientific literature and presentations at technical conferences
Ability to obtain and maintain a doe q clearance.
Qualifications we desire
Experience with synthesis, formulation, or processing of inorganic and/or organic materials.
Experience in powder processing and characterization
Strong theoretical knowledge base in thermodynamics and kinetics
Demonstrated track record of interfacing with computational modelers
Ability to work effectively both independently and in an interdisciplinary team
Experience in handling energetic material and other hazardous materials
Active doe “l” or “q” clearance
About our team
The energetics materials department, organization 07555, is an integral part of the explosives technologies group at sandia national laboratories, albuquerque, new mexicoThe energetics materials department is located within the explosives components facility and is responsible for the development, characterization, and performance evaluation of energetic materials (explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics)This includes activities related to aging, materials compatibility, production process evaluation, material research/development and anomaly characterization as they relate to the performance of energetic materials.
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
Sandia is required by doe to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verificationsApplicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a doe q-level security clearance, which requires u.sCitizenshipIf you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the u.sAnd another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a doe security clearanceSubstance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by doe, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
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 limited term employee (lte) position is a temporary position for one year term, which may be renewed at sandia`s discretion up to a maximum of seven years.
Individuals in lte 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.
