Position Overview
The Applied Materials Division at Argonne National Laboratory has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Appointee.
The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and developing design methods and models for high-temperature structural materials with applications in nuclear reactors and other energy systems.
The candidate will collaborate with Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) staff to:
- review, validate, and enhance methods for predicting the reliability of high-temperature structural components
- work with continuum damage mechanics models
- apply statistical reliability models
The goal is to enhance engineering methods for designing safer and more reliable components.
Research and Professional Responsibilities
The researcher will also:
- contribute to technical reports
- prepare conference papers and journal publications
- present findings at technical conferences
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
- Experience with:Knowledge of high-temperature creep crack growth
- finite element simulations
- development of constitutive models
- Familiarity with engineering design codes such as:Coding experience in Python
- ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code
- API standards
- R5
- RCC-MRx
- or similar documents
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to present research across organizational levels
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values:
- impact
- safety
- respect
- integrity
- teamwork
Work Location Requirement
This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in fracture mechanics-based reliability modeling
- Familiarity with structure–property relations for metallic and ceramic materials
- Experience in engineering design, particularly high-temperature components
- Experience with the MOOSE finite element simulation framework
Position Details
- Job Family: Postdoctoral
- Job Profile: Postdoctoral Appointee
- Worker Type: Long-Term (Fixed Term)
- Time Type: Full time
Compensation
The expected hiring range for this position is:
$72,879.00 – $121,465.00
Pay will be determined based on:
- scope and responsibilities of the position
- qualifications of the selected candidate
- business considerations
- internal equity
- external market pay for comparable roles
Benefits and Workplace
Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
Argonne National Laboratory is committed to:
- a safe and welcoming workplace
- collaborative scientific discovery
- innovation
Employees are subject to certain federal restrictions related to foreign government sponsored or affiliated activities, as defined by U.S. Department of Energy Order 486.1A.
All offers of employment are contingent upon:
- background check (case-by-case evaluation of criminal history)
- possible government access authorization requirements
Failure to obtain or maintain required authorization may result in withdrawal of offer or termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Argonne National Laboratory is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under law.
Application Support
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Additional Information
- Argonne encourages all qualified individuals to apply
- Learn more about benefits, research, and careers via Argonne’s official careers resources and science programs
