Materials Research Specialist

2 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States Southwest Research Institute Full time

About Us:
At Southwest Research Institute, our Materials Science and Failure Analysis Section is dedicated to crafting innovative solutions for intricate materials challenges through both experimental and analytical methodologies. We cater to a diverse array of government and commercial clients across various technical domains.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct analyses utilizing integrated computational materials engineering (ICME) alongside Machine Learning (ML) principles and tools across multiple length scales, focusing on a wide range of material systems.

Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and independently to devise solutions that tackle material issues faced by clients in numerous technical fields, including alloy discovery/synthesis and environmentally induced damage mechanisms.

Leverage foundational knowledge in materials science to comprehend and interpret the interactions between materials and their environments. Employ a robust understanding of material processing as it pertains to mechanical properties.

Daily Tasks:

Utilize and enhance advanced computational methodologies and tools to model the relationships between process, structure, and properties of materials at various length scales.

Work under the mentorship of senior personnel to formulate proposals for both individual and collaborative research initiatives. Engage with project colleagues, as well as commercial and government stakeholders; present findings through reports and technical publications.

Qualifications:
A PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.

Experience:
  • 0-2 years of experience in physics-informed materials development/design, including the creation of innovative databases and algorithms.
  • 0-2 years of experience with CALPHAD and Thermo-Calc applied to materials design and manufacturing challenges.
  • 0-2 years of familiarity with computational tools applied to material synthesis techniques such as additive manufacturing (AM) and physical vapor deposition (PVD). Experience with CAD and Solidworks is preferred but not mandatory.
A valid driver's license is necessary.
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