Thermomechanical Modeling Researcher
Thermomechanical Modeling Researcher
Project Description:
The Materials Measurement Laboratory of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking qualified persons to perform finite element analysis and simulations related to nanoscale and microscale material property measurements based on atomic force microscopy and instrumented indentation. This work will focus primarily on numerical modeling of nanoscale and microscale thermomechanical tests on materials and heterogeneous structures used in advanced packaging of microelectronics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform finite element analyses to model the thermo-mechanical behavior of materials and structures at the micro- and nano-scale
- Research and develop theoretical models for the analysis of temperature-dependent micro/nanomechanical behavior of materials and heterogeneous structures at elevated temperatures. As needed, refine these models based on data from AFM and nanoindentation experiments
- Publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at scientific conferences
Desired Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizens Preferred
- Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field
- Advanced knowledge and experience with finite element methods/multiscale modelling, particularly related to nano/microscale contact mechanics. Experience writing software and/or using Python scripting to speed up/automate simulation workflows
- Experience with computational materials research, particularly in the validation of experimental results or the extraction of materials properties from complex experimental data
- Knowledge of AFM and/or nanoindentation experiments. Hands-on experience preferred
Other Details:
- Full-time: the participant is expected to work 40 hours a week
- Location: the participant will work at the NIST Gaithersburg Campus.
- Duration: this is expected to be a one-year and three-month position. Extensions are sometimes granted depending on the availability of funds.