Joint Faculty Appointment - Materials Science Division

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory's mission.This position is in the Metallurgy and Advanced Microscopy group of the Materials Science Division.

Pay Range

$11,970 - $16,998 Monthly

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

You will

• Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Nuclear Science.
• Participate in activities as appropriate to provide and gain exposure to the Laboratory.
• Collaborate with scientists in a multidisciplinary, cross-functional team environment to accomplish research goals.
• Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
• Document research, publish papers in high-impact peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
• Maintain and establish laboratory protocols, including adherence to safety and security protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
• PhD in relevant scientific field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Must be a continuing faculty member at an accredited research institution.
• Broad expertise in high-temperature materials and experiments, thermodynamics, and materials characterization, including diffraction physics.
• Expertise and demonstrated experience in materials design and development for extreme conditions (e.g., nuclear fusion/fission reactors, space applications).
• Demonstrated creativity, exceptional ability, and proven accomplishments in applicant's area of specialization.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.
• Demonstrated initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

• Qualifications we desire:

• Significant experience with processing and characterization of metals and ceramics.
• Expertise with CALPHAD and phase equilibria.
• Experience working with actinide materials.

Position Information

This is a Temporary Faculty Scholar appointment.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
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Security Clearance

None required. However, this position involves U.S. Export Control; this work must be performed by a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. national, or U.S. protected individual (e.g., refugee, asylee)).

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Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

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