Postdoctoral Associate Jobs

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POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Nuclear Science and Engineering, to research radiation-induced defects such as dislocation, gas bubbles, and cavities using synchrotron-based three-dimensional (3D) imaging techniques such as Bragg coherent diffraction imaging (BCDI). BCDI makes it possible to elucidate the nanoscale mechanisms that drive the formation of defects under in-situ environments relevant to a nuclear reactor operating condition. This work aims to investigate the effects of coupled extreme events sequentially and concurrently on nuclear materials using synchrotron-based 3D imaging techniques. This project has implications for the design of radiation-tolerant and corrosion-resistant materials for nuclear energy applications.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, solid state physics, or a related field prior to start date; ability to perform in situ measurements using 3D X-ray microscopy imaging techniques such as BCDI, ptychography in the Bragg geometry, and dark field X-ray microscopy; ability to build and set up in situ cells compatible with beamline configuration; and ability to analyze large data sets from coherent diffraction experiments using Python and MATLAB programming. PREFERRED: knowledge of machine learning for X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy image processing; strong publication record in X-ray microscopy-based techniques; and the ability to work in a team and support the other group members during their beamtime. Job #22728
Must be able to travel to user facilities such as ion implantation centers and synchrotron facilities such as DESY, NSLS II, and ESRF for extended days.
The expected start date is January 1, 2024.