Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate - Ames National Laboratory

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live ? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success. We offer an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, Wellbeing program, Employee Assistance Program;
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit or defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare;
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts

The Critical Materials Institute with the Ames National Laboratory is searching for a qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate.

This postdoctoral researcher will design, discover characterize magnetic materials.  The researcher will grow single crystals and synthesize polycrystalline examples of known crystal structures as well as search for new compounds. The researcher will also perform induction casting, rapid solidification, compaction, magnetic and thermal optimization of permanent magnet materials. The researcher via temperature and field dependent thermodynamic and transport measurements will characterize samples. The researcher will collaborate with experts in band structure computation.  The researcher will analyze and plot data, write drafts of journal articles and make oral presentations of completed and planned research.  The researcher will participate in the development, building and maintenance of growth and characterization equipment.

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be expected to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. The initial appointment will be one year, with renewal appointments based on annual performance assessments and availability of funds.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in experimental Condensed Matter Physics, Solid State Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in synthesis of materials.

Experience in synthesis and processing of permanent magnet materials.

Experience in the use of single crystal and powder x-ray diffraction equipment.

Experience in X-ray structural and phase analysis.

Experience in metallographic sample preparation and scanning electron microscopy.

Experience in calorimetry measurements (DSC, DTA), magnetic measurements (M/H, M/T), the measurement of temperature dependent thermodynamic and/or transport properties such as magnetization, specific heat, thermal expansion, electrical resistivity, thermoelectric power, Hall effect, and thermal conductivity.

Demonstrated experience in writing of scientific papers and communicating research results via oral presentation in English.
 

www.ameslab.gov  

Proposed Start Date:
January 3, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
January 2, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
December 13, 2022

Posting Close Date:
January 16, 2023

Job Requisition Number:
R10510