Los Alamos National Laboratory
Post Masters Student on Thermophysical and Thermomechanical Properties
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
Post Masters Student on Thermophysical and Thermomechanical Properties
Join Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Post‑Masters Research Assistant in the Foundry and Solidification Sciences Team. You will support thermophysical and thermomechanical property measurements of metals and alloys for research and development projects.
What You Will Do
Assist in measurements such as specific heat, enthalpy, density, thermal expansion coefficient, flow stress and strain, and transformation temperatures.
Operate equipment for vacuum induction melting and vacuum arc melting.
Manage portions of projects, working independently and reporting to a mentor.
Analyze data and communicate results.
What You Need
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field within the last three years with a GPA of at least 3.2.
Understanding of metal manufacturing processes.
Experience with differential scanning calorimetry.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain a Q clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with dilatometry and high‑temperature mechanical testing, especially using a Gleeble.
Experience with optical and electron microscopy (LOM, SEM, EDS, EBSD).
Ability to design experiments and identify creative solutions.
Ability to work independently in a hands‑on laboratory environment.
Education:
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field. Essential Job Functions Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking; work near ionizing radiation and moving machinery; noisy environment.
Work Location Los Alamos, NM; onsite.
Note to Applicants Candidates must submit a transcript, cover letter, and resume. Be aware that certain nationalities may be restricted from employment at LANL.
Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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What You Will Do
Assist in measurements such as specific heat, enthalpy, density, thermal expansion coefficient, flow stress and strain, and transformation temperatures.
Operate equipment for vacuum induction melting and vacuum arc melting.
Manage portions of projects, working independently and reporting to a mentor.
Analyze data and communicate results.
What You Need
Completion of a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field within the last three years with a GPA of at least 3.2.
Understanding of metal manufacturing processes.
Experience with differential scanning calorimetry.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain a Q clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with dilatometry and high‑temperature mechanical testing, especially using a Gleeble.
Experience with optical and electron microscopy (LOM, SEM, EDS, EBSD).
Ability to design experiments and identify creative solutions.
Ability to work independently in a hands‑on laboratory environment.
Education:
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field. Essential Job Functions Lifting 30+ pounds, standing, walking; work near ionizing radiation and moving machinery; noisy environment.
Work Location Los Alamos, NM; onsite.
Note to Applicants Candidates must submit a transcript, cover letter, and resume. Be aware that certain nationalities may be restricted from employment at LANL.
Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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