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The Leidos Research Support Team supporting the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking a Computational Thermodynamics Scientist Post-Doctoral Researcher to join our team in Albany, OR as part of our Workforce Development Program. This opportunity will allow side by side execution of research with world-class scientists and engineers using state of the art equipment to contribute to new areas of basic and applied research.
Location: Albany, OR
TERM OF COMMITMENT: This research position is intended to be a term position, with varying levels of commitment that are not expected to last longer than 2 years. You will be informed prior to applying what length of commitment is anticipated. Also, those who successfully fill a term position, may be invited to apply for an additional term. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to create an employment contract. Employment will remain at will.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The Computational Thermodynamics Scientist Post-Doctoral Researcher will be responsible for performing High throughput CALPHAD calculations (including refining existing user codes to communicate with ThermoCalc software through TC-Python interface), data mining compositions that fulfill target thermophysical properties, high-throughput calculation on phase diagrams, non-equilibrium solidification (Scheil model), and addressing hot cracking in additive manufacturing.
This opportunity involves collaboration among National Laboratories, the Department of Energy (DOE), universities, and industries.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with thermodynamics, phase transformation, diffusion, and precipitation simulations using Thermo-Calc
- Coding experience (Python, Linux, etc.)
- Solid background in phase transformation, thermodynamics, and physics of metallic materials (in particular, High entropy alloys, and high strength steels)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent record of peer-reviewed quality publications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in supervised and unsupervised machine learning.
- Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interact with people with a variety of expertise.
- Ability to work effectively as a part of a team in a multi-disciplinary environment and interact with people with a variety of expertise.
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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