Nuclear Fuels and Materials Development for Space Nuclear Propulsion

About the role

The position involves nuclear fuel design and development to support NASA’s Space Nuclear Propulsion Program. The opening emphasizes on research, fabrication, and testing of nuclear fuels and materials of interest at elevated temperatures and under a hot hydrogen environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, fabrication, and testing of nuclear fuels and materials of interest at elevated temperatures and under a hot hydrogen environment.
• Synthesis of materials of interest including nuclear fuels, refractory metals, and ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTC’s).
• Analysis and characterization of samples through microscopy, combustion, and X-ray diffraction analyses.
• Collaborative activities with the U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories, private sector, and academia.

Requirements

• Citizenship: LPR or U.S. Citizen
• Degree: Doctoral Degree
• Previous experience in high temperature applications, powder processing, and vacuum systems.
• Excellent record of previous research as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to write technical reports, scientific journal articles, and research proposals.

Qualifications

• Highly-talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute.
• One- to three-year fellowships designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.

Skills

• High temperature applications
• Powder processing
• Vacuum systems

Benefits

• Unique research opportunities within NASA’s Space Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• Competitive one- to three-year fellowships advancing NASA’s missions.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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