Predoctoral Appointee - Lemont, United States - Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne National Laboratory

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Lemont, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

In this position, you will characterize and analyze the behavior of nuclear fuels and structural materials used in current
- and next-generation nuclear energy systems and research reactors. You will develop correlations to describe the characteristics of materials and models to describe their behavior in typical reactor environments. You will participate in planning, developing, and implementing research in the area of nuclear materials. You will perform experiments at the Argonne Intermediate Voltage Electron Microscope (IVEM) or Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System (ATLAS), or Advanced Photon Source (APS). You will also perform pre
- and post-irradiation examinations using FIB, SEM, and TEM. Furthermore, you will evaluate and document the results of characterization activities for presentation to the technical community. You will support the preparation of proposals to attract internal/external funding for new projects.

Position Requirements- Extensive hands-on experience in using all following characterization techniques and analyzing the associated experimental results is required: TEM and FIB/SEM. Skill in the conception, design, and evaluation of innovative approaches and solutions to quantitative problems is a plus.- Skills in the use of computers and in the analysis of computational results, in the clear and effective documentation and communication of results, and in interaction with co-workers and support personnel are required.- Experience with micromechanical testing is a plus.- Ability to model Argonne's

Core Values:

Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.- To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S.

citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.

This level of knowledge is typically achieved through a formal education in nuclear engineering, materials science, physics, or associated field at the master's degree level.

Job Family

Temporary Family

Job Profile

Predoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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