Ceramics Materials and Processing Researcher

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 1600 EST on 30 Dec 24. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format.

The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate seeks to hire a Materials Researcher to serve as a Materials Research Engineer in the Ceramics Branch of the Composite, Ceramic, Metallic and Materials Performance Division.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts research on ceramics and ceramic matrix composites for high temperature and multifunctional applications targeted at a range of Air Force and Space Force systems.
• May perform research on process development and/or process modeling of ceramic matrix composites processing methods such as polymer matrix infiltration and pyrolysis, or chemical vapor infiltration
• May perform research on the development of robust, multifunctional ceramics to meet electromagnetic property requirements.
• Works both independently and as part of a team of researchers and program managers to develop new materials and processes for Department of the Air Force (air and space platform) applications
• Interacts with and develops collaborations with industrial, academic, and other government agency partners
• Disseminates research findings through publications and conference presentations

This position will be filled at the DR-2 (GS-12/13 equivalent) or DR-3 (GS-14 equivalent) level and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. This position may be filled as a 5-year Modified Term Appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to convert to a permanent appointment.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy
Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.
Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

Yes
Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• Possess a professional engineering or mathematics degree, in a relevant technical field, from an (ABET) accredited academic institution; if the highest earned S&E degree is a Bachelor's
• The applicant must also have one year of experience at the DR-01 (GS-07-11 equivalent) level.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (Note: this is part of the onboard process after hiring selection).

Desired Qualifications

• Possess an advanced professional science and engineering (S&E) degree at the PhD level, in a relevant technical field (chemistry, chemical engineering, ceramic science and engineering, materials science and engineering, physics, or related fields), from an ABET accredited academic institution
• Interest and/or expertise in ceramic materials structure-morphology characterization methods, process science and engineering, process modeling, and/or multifunctional / electromagnetic properties
• Demonstrated ability to perform materials science research both independently and in collaboration with other researchers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below.

• Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume
• Transcript: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcript
• Latest SF50: Req No_Last Name_First Name_SF50 (this is required for current civilian employees only).
  Acceptable file types: .docx, .pdf

(Req No. 98696)

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