Postdoctoral Appointee - Additive Manufacturing, Onsite

About the role

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee for Additive Manufacturing with a passion for innovative science and engineering in areas that span multi-scale additive manufacturing, soft/composite materials and synthesis, printed and flexible electronics, and co-design of precursors, materials, processes and devices.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role as part of multidisciplinary team of electrical/mechanical/chemical engineers and material scientists who are working to develop future technologies and manufacturing processes required for next generation optical, electronic, and mechanical devices.
• Contribute across a spectrum of basic research and applied technologies, working from concept, design and simulation through fabrication and test.
• Conceptualize, design, fabricate and test additively manufactured devices using tools such as multiphoton lithography (e.g., Nanoscribe), DLP, SLS, SLA, aerosol jet, and direct write extrusion printing for use in heterogeneous integration, micro-optical devices, electronics packaging, non-planar electronics/power sources, metamaterials and micro-robotics.
• Develop and optimize material systems and process parameters for 3D printing.
• Develop and implement syntheses and processes for generating autonomous and environmentally responsive sensors.
• Develop and demonstrate printable devices that integrate multiple functionalities.
• Collaborate across disciplines with other internal organizations as well as academic and industrial collaborators.
• Publish original research in high impact journals and conference proceedings.
• Support development of proposals for new programs with co-workers as well as contribute to creation of new research ideas.
• Document and deliver results and report findings to co-workers, customers, and the broader scientific community.

Requirements

• PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related field must conferred within 5 years prior to employment.
• Possess a record of productivity and innovation, as evidenced by peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, presentations and/or issued patents.
• Familiarity with mechanical design and additive instrumentation, electronics and testing.
• You can obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance.

Qualifications Desired

• Experience with multiphoton lithography materials and instrumentation.
• Experience in coding, machine learning, simulation software, and opto-mechanical design and drawing (e.g., Solidworks).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as microreplication, embossing, flexography/gravure, screen printing, semiconductor manufacturing, and printed circuit boards.
• Experience with chemical and materials lab practices.
• Experience with materials characterization including optical and electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, spectroscopy.
• Experience with software programming and instrument control.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills as needed to work successfully in a team environment.