Design Physics - Postdoctoral Researcher

About the role

The successful candidate will work with simulation and experimental teams to design, model, conduct, and analyze data from ring and cylinder experiments on aluminum alloys under extreme loading conditions. The work will examine how geometry, microstructure, internal defects, and shock-generated Damage Influence Metal Fracture And Fragmentation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting proposal development
• Comparing aluminum grades
• Conducting sensitivity studies
• Calibrating material models
• Interpreting experimental radiography and postmortem data

Requirements

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
• PhD in a related physical science, engineering, materials science, or applied mathematics discipline
• Significant accomplishments in numerical simulations and modeling, and/or the application of theoretical techniques
• Experience developing innovative solutions to scientific and technical problems
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and present and explain technical information

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
• PhD in a related physical science, engineering, materials science, or applied mathematics discipline
• Significant accomplishments in numerical simulations and modeling, and/or the application of theoretical techniques
• Experience developing innovative solutions to scientific and technical problems
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and present and explain technical information

Skills

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
• PhD in a related physical science, engineering, materials science, or applied mathematics discipline
• Significant accomplishments in numerical simulations and modeling, and/or the application of theoretical techniques
• Experience developing innovative solutions to scientific and technical problems
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and present and explain technical information

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package
• 401(k)
• Relocation assistance
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)

Pay

$135,768 Annually

Schedule

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period.