Advanced Characterization Material Scientist
At the Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), we develop advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology, ensuring the safety and reliability of our Navy’s submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. NNL currently has an opening for an advanced characterization material scientist. This scientist will be responsible for operating and maintaining a Cameca Local Electrode Atom Probe (LEAP) 5000XR system, and cross training on other advanced characterization tools to support the needs of the Naval Reactors program. Work responsibilities include, and are not limited to,
- Analysis and interpretation of comprehensive atom probe data sets
- Communication of results through both oral presentations and written reports
- Cross training / backup support on other advanced characterization tools
- Participation in multi-disciplinary investigations with engineers and other material scientists specializing in other complementary analytical techniques (e.g. SEM, EPMA, XRD, XRF, Auger, ESC, AEM)
- FIB and electrolytic sample preparation
- Execution of experiments involving analytical measurements on test specimens
- Radiological and non-radiological work
- Coordinating and scheduling Physical Chemistry radiological work requests with scientists, engineers, and radiological support team.
Required Skills *
All candidates:
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent team working abilities
- Excellent communication skills
Intermediate:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years of relevant experience; or
- Master’s degree in a science-related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year relevant experience
Advanced:
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of four years relevant experience; or
- Master’s degree in a science-related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two years relevant experience; or
- PhD in a science-related field from an accredited college or university
- Ability to interpret data with respect to performance/properties of materials
Preferred Skills
- BS, MS, or PhD in engineering or physical sciences
- Experience with scientific work in a laboratory setting
- Experience with materials characterization methods including LEAP
- Familiarity with other characterization techniques including SEM/EBSD, Auger, ESCA, EPMA, XRF, AEM, XRD
- Radiological work experience
- Previous experience with nuclear materials, fractographic analyses, corrosion, and/or mechanical metallurgy
- Proficiency with digital visualization reconstruction using commercial software packages