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Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a 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 National 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 civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

The Division of Critical Materials at Ames National Laboratory is seeking multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates to conduct cutting-edge research on critical materials challenges. The selected candidates will engage in innovative research in one or more of the following areas:

i. Magnetism and magnetic materials, including permanent magnets and related systems

ii. Enhancing mechanical properties of functional materials such as Nd-Fe-B and Sm-Co magnets

iii. Developing high-performance magnets using non-critical elements like Ce, La, and mischmetal

iv. Separation, recycling, and waste minimization strategies for critical materials.

Responsibilities include design, synthesis, processing, and characterization of materials utilizing Ames National Laboratorys state-of-the-art facilities. As part of a DOE Innovation Hub, candidates will collaborate with principal investigators, scientists at Ames National Laboratory, and external partners from other national laboratories, universities, and industry. While working in the Division of Critical Materials, postdoctoral researchers will gain valuable experience and contribute to providing solutions for the nations critical materials challenges.

Successful candidates must demonstrate strong technical expertise, self-motivation, and critical thinking skills to drive research forward. Additional duties include writing reports, publishing and presenting results, and mentoring students. Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-disciplinary, collaborative research environment are essential for the positions.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in experimental Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Chemistry or closely related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Powder metallurgical and wet chemistry synthesis processes.
• Experience with alloy development, melting and casting processes.
• Demonstrated capability to produce melt-spun ribbons
• Development, synthesis & characterization of sintered and bonded permanent magnets.
• Development and characterization of other magnetic materials.
• Experience working with rare earth elements.
• Ability to process materials in an inert atmosphere.
• Use of materials characterization tools such as VSM, SQUID magnetometer, SEM, XRD, XRF, TGA, DSC, etc.

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www.ameslab.gov

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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) List of Professional 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 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

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About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ...law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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