Advanced Manufacturing & Design - ASPIRE Post Graduate Intern

Job Description

The Savannah River National Laboratory’s Advanced Manufacturing & Design Group seeks to fill several technical intern positions to support innovative research and development in the area of additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates would provide research support to the polymer and/or metal Additive Manufacturing Team on one or more of these key projects:

• Discover the cutting-edge field of 3D printing with new chemistries to create high-performance materials and explore the effect of formulation on final material properties such as mechanical strength, energy dissipation, and aging in extreme environments.
• Investigate the applicability of rotational rheology and temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for rapid measurement of properties relevant to the laser-based powder bed fusion and fused filament fabrication modalities of additive manufacturing.
• Build on previous SRNL work to further characterize 3D printed composites, probe the limits of composite composition ratio with respect to both printing and final part properties, and explore AM of other polymer composites such as pre-ceramic materials.
• Explore flow chemistry as a potentially suitable pathway for in-house synthesis of specialty polymeric materials for AM applications.
• Work with assigned mentor and Additive Manufacturing Team members to understand work processes and scope of project.
• Perform work safely using the Safe Conduct of Research Principles.
• Provide accurate, detailed, and timely written updates and reports associated with work scope.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a graduate degree in chemical engineering, material science and engineering or a relevant field
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• GPA 2.5

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that the candidate have prior experience in additive manufacturing (3D printing), characterization equipment, and general chemistry lab experience.

Security Clearance Information

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance.
BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Factors such as pre-employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre-employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.