Processing Science of Rare Earth Metals and Alloys - Postdoctoral Researcher
Core
Investigate high-temperature processing and reaction science of rare earth metals and alloys, focusing on molten metal flow, wetting, and interactions with containment materials.
Role type
Postdoctoral Researcher (Materials Science)
Builds
Experimental data and processing-structure-property relationships for rare earth metal systems
Domain
Materials Science / Metallurgy / High-Temperature Processing
Required skills
high-temperature materials processing, molten metal flow analysis, metallothermic reaction pathways, chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, reaction kinetics, mass transport, interfacial phenomena, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, thermal analysis, surface/interface analysis, metallography, quantitative image analysis
Preferred skills
droplet science, metallothermic reduction, extractive metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, reactive casting, high-temperature corrosion, high-temperature equipment design, liquid-metal wetting, thermodynamic modeling, atomistic simulation, interfacial phenomena modeling
Technologies
CALPHAD modeling, computational fluid dynamics, synchrotron diffraction, induction heating, vacuum systems, gloveboxes
Responsibilities
Conduct research on high-temperature processing of rare earth metals; Design, build, operate, and maintain controlled-atmosphere and high-temperature experimental equipment; Investigate wetting and interface reactions between molten metals and containment materials; Determine reaction mechanisms, intermediate phase formation, kinetics, and transport behavior; Prepare and characterize samples using thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and spectroscopy; Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences; Maintain rigorous safety, documentation, and compliance standards
Seniority
Postdoctoral (early career, mentored)