Materials Scientist 3

1 month ago


Richland, United States Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Full time

Responsibilities



Spans fundamental materials science to applied materials engineering. Synthesizes and studies the structures and physical/chemical properties of various natural, synthetic, and composite materials including metals, alloys, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, rubber, glass, and combinations of these materials. Studies the structures of materials from atomic to large length scales and performs short- and long-term characterization, modeling, or testing of these materials to understand their behavior and determine ways to improve them or develop new materials with specific properties. Develops individual steps and combined processes for manufacturing, joining, finishing, treating, and strengthening materials. Develops computational models of materials that describe structures, properties, and performance of materials. Specific research areas include physics, chemistry, materials science, materials engineering, glass science, ceramic science, metallurgy, manufacturing and process engineering, corrosion science, and polymer science.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR- MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR- PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific conferences. A demonstrated ability to work individually and as a team member. Experience with radioactive materials and nuclear science/technology. Experience with metal casting operations Experience with pyro-metallurgical/molten salt processing of materials. Experience with alloying and casting of actinide or actinide surrogate metals. Experience with microscopy techniques for materials characterization (SEM, EBSD, EDS, and optical microscopy). Experience using a FIB-SEM for sample preparation for TEM and APT analysis. Experience with radiological fume hoods and glove-boxes.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

The incumbent must be able/willing to work with hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials in a nuclear facility.


Additional Information

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Requirements: 

* U.S. Citizenship

* Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.

*Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.


Testing Designated Position

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.




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