Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research fellow with a research background in electric field assisted sintering (EFAS) and titanium processing. You will join our Advanced Manufacturing research team as part of the Materials and Manufacturing Department within INL’s Energy, Environment Science & Technology Directorate and contribute to performing cutting-edge research in the development, characterization, optimization and scale up of titanium material processing to strengthen domestic supply chains. The candidate is expected to support existing programs in the areas of powder processing, feedstock control, advanced sintering and other 3D printing technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment at a premier national laboratory. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off. Responsibilities Include: - Conduct experimental research on the sintering of titanium and titanium alloy powders. - Develop and optimize sintering processes to enhance material properties such as density, mechanical strength, and microstructural uniformity. - Project management support for a project with compressed timeline. - Characterize/understand how to interpret data collected from materials using advanced techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and mechanical testing. - Analyze experimental data and develop models to understand the sintering behavior and mechanisms of formation in materials. - Collaborate with other researchers and engineers within INL and with external partners to advance the understanding and application of field assisted sintering as it pertains to materials for harsh environments. - Prepare and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences. - Contribute to the preparation of research proposals. - Contribute to the preparation of research project reports.
