Argonne National Laboratory · 7 hours ago
Postdoctoral Appointee – Mechanical Engineering
Argonne National Laboratory is a leading research facility, and they are seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves developing design methods for high-temperature structural materials and collaborating with staff to enhance reliability prediction methods for components used in energy systems.
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Responsibilities
Reviewing and developing design methods and models for high-temperature structural materials with applications in nuclear reactors and other energy systems
Collaborating with ANL staff to review, validate, and enhance methods for predicting the reliability of high-temperature structural components
Working with various continuum damage mechanics models and statistical reliability models
Contributing to technical reports, conference papers, and journal publications
Presenting findings at technical conferences
Qualification
Required
Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (typically completed within the last 0-5 years) in mechanical engineering, materials science, civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field
Experience with finite element simulations and developing constitutive models
Knowledge of high temperature creep crack growth
Knowledge of engineering design codes such as the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, API standards, R5, RCC-MRx, or similar documents
Coding experience in Python
Skilled in oral and written communications, with the ability to present research at all levels of organization
Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork
This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois
Preferred
Background in fracture mechanics-based reliability modeling
Familiarity with the basic structure-property relations for metallic and ceramic materials
Experience in engineering design, particularly for high temperature components
Experience with the MOOSE finite element simulation framework
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Company
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory conducts researches in basic science, energy resources, and environmental management.
Funding
Current Stage
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