The Applied Materials Division at Argonne National Laboratory has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Appointee. The successful candidate will be engaged in programs that require expertise in structural materials (both metals and ceramics), computational solid mechanics, and thermohydraulics. The successful candidate will develop automated frameworks for finite element analysis of high temperature, concentrating solar power components and contribute to other projects involving thermal energy storage and high temperature nuclear reactors.  Working collaboratively with Argonne staff, the successful candidate will advance methods for predicting the reliability of high-temperature components. The successful candidate will also contribute to technical reports, conference papers, and journal publications, and present findings at technical conferences.

Onsite presence is required.

Position Requirements

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.

Demonstrated experience with finite element simulations and constitutive model development.

Proficiency in thermohydraulics analysis.

Background in fracture mechanics and ceramic reliability modeling.

Coding experience, particularly 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.

Ability to make our laboratory a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment where all can thrive.

Onsite presence is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of high temperature creep crack growth.

Familiarity with high temperature subcritical crack growth in ceramic materials.

Experience in engineering design, particularly for high temperature components.

Familiarity with the MOOSE finite element simulation framework.

Experience with computational fluid dynamics techniques.

Job Family

Postdoctoral Family

Job Profile

Postdoctoral Appointee

Worker Type

Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

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