Chemical Synthesis of Novel Energetic Materials

About the Research

This project involves the synthesis of novel energetic materials. The project goals are as follows: Elucidate chemical pathways leading to high density, high oxygen-content energetic materials. Synthesize the materials and characterize them using NMR, DSC, IR and small scale sensitivity testing. The chemical space to be explored is centered on nitroguanidine-derived materials. Initial work is to be performed on sub-gram scale using modern synthetic organic techniques.

About WMRD

The Weapons and Materials Research Directorate (WMRD) enhances the lethality and survivability of weapons systems and meets soldier technology needs for advanced weaponry and protection. Research focuses on energetic materials dynamics, propulsion/flight physics, projectile warhead mechanics, terminal effects phenomena, armor/survivability technologies, environmental chemistry, and advanced materials (energetic, metals, ceramics, polymers, composite/hybrids, and mechanics) for various applications.

About ARL-RAP

The Army Research Laboratory Research Associateship Program (ARL-RAP) aims to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry in scientific and technical areas relevant to the Army. Participants help shape and execute the Army's program for meeting future operational needs through research in diverse fields including applied mathematics, atmospheric characterization, simulation and human modeling, digital/optical signal processing, nanotechnology, material science and technology, multifunctional technology, combustion processes, propulsion and flight physics, communication and networking, and computational and information sciences.

A Complete Application Includes:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Three References Forms
• An email with a link to the reference form will be available in Zintellect to the applicant upon completion of the online application. Please send this email to persons you have selected to complete a reference.
• References should be from persons familiar with your educational and professional qualifications (include your thesis or dissertation advisor, if applicable)
• Transcripts
• Transcript verifying receipt of degree must be submitted with the application. Student/unofficial copy is acceptable

Research Proposal Submission

If selected by an advisor, the participant will be required to write a research proposal to submit to the ARL-RAP review panel. The proposal should:

• Relate to a specific opportunity at ARL (see Research Areas)
• Have a clear objective with a defined outcome
• Explain the direction of the research
• Include the expected period for completing the study
• Provide a brief background and motivation for the research
• Include references of published efforts to improve the proposal

Contact Information

Questions about this opportunity? Please email ARLFellowship@orau.org

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