Advanced Characterization of 3D Material Microstructures
NRL is researching 3D material microstructures using advanced techniques to understand how structure affects properties in Naval materials like metals, composites, and ceramics.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $99,200 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; relocation assistance and health insurance available. Typical award duration 2-3 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship supporting advanced 3D materials characterization research at the Naval Research Laboratory to study structure-property relationships in metals, alloys, composites, ceramics, and porous materials.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a Ph.D. earned within 5 years; requires contacting a Research Adviser prior to applying.
Description
This fellowship opportunity at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) supports postdoctoral research focused on advanced three-dimensional characterization and analysis of material microstructures. The research aims to explore fundamental material characteristics and structure-property relationships in Naval materials, including structural and multifunctional metals and alloys, composites, ceramics, and porous materials.
Current research techniques include:
- 3D data collection via serial sectioning
- Dual-beam focused ion beam (FIB) analysis
- Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD)
- X-ray computed microtomography
- Image processing and data analysis
- Crystallographic analysis
- Material response simulation using finite element modeling
The program emphasizes the 3D structural characterization of single and multicomponent systems, analysis of grain and interphase boundaries, and understanding their influence on material properties.
