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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Requisition ID 8563</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Overview: </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will support the Materials for Advanced Manufacturing Group, Materials Science and Processing Section in the Materials Science and Technology
Division (MSTD), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The Postdoctoral Research Associate will focus on understanding residual stresses and the process-microstructure-property relationships in components fabricated via
different additive manufacturing (AM) processes such as binder jet AM, laser powder bed AM and wire arc AM. A background in physical metallurgy is preferred. Strong materials characterization skills are required. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">As part of our research team, you will engage with researchers with various backgrounds such as materials science, heat transfer, and robotics along with close interaction with industry partners.
These engagements will play a vital role in developing your interpersonal skills and network across academia and industries. You will also be involved in proposal writing with our scientists while taking the lead in publishing high impact papers that are important
for careers in both academia and industry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Major Duties/Responsibilities: </b></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Work within a committed team of engineers and scientists to fabricate and characterize steels via different additive manufacturing
technologies</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Utilize X-ray and neutron tools for residual stress and texture analysis of AM components</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Utilize techniques such as optical microscopy, computed tomography (CT), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electron backscatter diffraction
(EBSD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) for microstructural characterization of the materials </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Present and report research results and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Maintain strong dedication to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Basic Qualifications:</b></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">A PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field completed within the last 5 years</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">A background in additive manufacturing technologies such as binder jet AM, laser powder bed AM is required</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Proficiency in characterization techniques such as SEM, EBSD, TEM, and XCT is required</span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Preferred Qualifications:</b></span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">A thorough understanding of steel microstructures is preferred</span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Excellent record of productive and creative research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Excellent written and oral communication skills </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory </span></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 2em; padding: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt
to ever changing needs </span></li></ul>
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