Postdoctoral Appointee - Water Power Technologies (Onsite)
Company: Sandia National Laboratories
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Bidder EligibilityThis postdoctoral position is a temporary
position for up to one year, which may be renewed at Sandia's
discretion up to five additional years. The PhD must have been
conferred within five years prior to employment. Individuals in
postdoctoral positions may bid on regular Sandia positions as
internal candidates, and in some cases may be converted to regular
career positions during their term if warranted by ongoing
operational needs, continuing availability of funds, and
satisfactory job performance.Employees must remain in their current
position for one year before applying for a new position, with the
exception of student interns. Application of this requirement will
not supersede collective bargaining agreements. See collective
bargaining labor agreements for represented bidder eligibility
requirements for represented employees.About SandiaSandia National
Laboratories is the nations premier science and engineering lab for
national security and technology innovation, with teams of
specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.
Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:Challenging work with
amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom
worldwideExtraordinary co-workersSome of the best tools, equipment,
and research facilities in the worldCareer advancement and
enrichment opportunitiesFlexible work arrangements for many
positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every
other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week)
compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of
onsite work and working from home)Generous vacations, strong
medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning
opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at
creating a solid work/life balance*World-changing technologies.
Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at:
http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job
classification.What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are seeking a
hardworking and dedicated Postdoctoral Appointee in the Water Power
Technologies Department! You will work both independently and with
a multidisciplinary team of engineers working on marine renewable
energy, including measurement/instrumentation and numerical
modeling. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant
must be able to work onsite.On any given day you may be called on
to:Conduct structural/load measurements using fiber optics and
electrical sensors, such as fiber-Bragg grating sensors,
distributed fiber optic sensors, accelerometers, strain gauges,
etc.Perform structural and load analysis on tidal and wave energy
convertersDevelop and run fluid-structure interaction (FSI)
modelsDevelop and test innovative sensorsWork side-by-side with
marine energy developers to find solutions for technical
problemsSupport several experimental testing activities in
collaboration with structural mechanics-, materials-, large-scale
prototype testing- laboratories within Sandia and university
partners, as well as supporting research field workContribute to
manuscripts for publicationQualifications We RequirePhD in an
engineering-related field or similar STEM discipline (e.g.,
mechanics, structural engineering, fluid dynamics, sensors)Ability
to travel occasionally domesticallyAbility to obtain and maintain
an 'L' clearanceQualifications We DesireExperience with
experimental testingAbility to access High Performance Computing
(HPC) and site resources at Sandia National LaboratoriesProgramming
experienceMATLAB, ANSYS suites proficientyExperience with CAD
software (e.g., Solidworks)Mechanical load measurementsExcellent
organizational skillsAbout Our TeamSandia's Water Power
Technologies Department performs research and development to
improve performance, lower costs, and accelerate the deployment of
water power technologies. The primary focus area of the
department's work is Marine Hydrokinetics (MHK) research with lower
levels of effort in Offshore Wind (OW) and Hydropower. The
department is responsible for all aspects of Marine Hydrokinetic
device design, performance, system reliability, system integration,
and environmental evaluations for the Department of Energy's Wind
and Water Power Technologies Office and in collaboration with
industry partners. Offshore Wind Energy activities currently
include Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) design and analysis and
foundation scour. Hydropower efforts focus on seasonal simulation
and optimization. Through partnerships with industry, academia,
other National Labs, and public dissemination of results, Sandia
serves an important role in energy security for the nation.Posting
DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a
minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date.
Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any
time.Security ClearanceSandia is required by DOE to conduct a
pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks
of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and
employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need
to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance,
which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one
citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability
to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.Applicants offered
employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background
investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified
information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE
security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use,
falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct
or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to
be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to
perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of
employment.EEOAll qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or
veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal
law.NNSA Requirements for MedPEDsIf you have a Medical Portable
Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator,
drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and
other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body
functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia
National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA
security requirements for MedPEDs.If you have a MedPED and you are
selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories,
there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with
NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.by
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