Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Position Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Division of Materials Science and Engineering at Ames National Laboratory, a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory affiliated with Iowa State University, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct experimental research on the synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic and intermetallic magnetic materials, including compounds that may contain rare-earth elements. The successful candidate will collaborate with principal investigators, staff, students, and external partners on a project focused on the synthesis and characterization of magnetic materials. The primary responsibility will be hands-on experimental synthesis of novel compounds to identify new permanent-magnet compositions. As part of a larger permanent-magnet discovery effort, the researcher will work closely with theorists and experimentalists from diverse disciplines.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field must be completed before the employment start date.
• Strong knowledge of phase diagrams, crystallography, and magnetism.
• Demonstrated experience with high-temperature synthesis of intermetallic compounds using one or more of the following methods: sealed-tube or sealed-container reactions, arc melting, vacuum or inert-atmosphere processing, tube-furnace processing, or related thermal-processing techniques.
• Experience acquiring and analyzing powder X-ray diffraction data, including phase identification and qualitative and quantitative phase analysis using Rietveld refinement.
• Experience acquiring and interpreting data from one or more of the following techniques is also preferred: SEM/EDS, DSC/TGA, XRF, or magnetic property measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written reports, oral presentations, manuscripts, and interdisciplinary team discussions; collaborate with others; maintain accurate laboratory records; and meet project milestones.

Department/Program & College

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

Application Instructions

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• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
• List of Professional References
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